Financial Aid Checklist
	The Office of Financial Aid encourages families to keep track of all financial aid activity. By completing the following checklist, you may eliminate some of the frustration often associated with the financial aid process. Remember to keep copies of materials you submit. AUGUST - MARCH Checked with high school guidance counselor for scholarship opportunities Applied for private or outside scholarships Checked online for scholarships Illinois College Scholarship search http://www.collegezone.com/ http://www.fastweb.com/ SEPTEMBER - MARCH Submitted application for admission to the Office of Admission JANUARY - MARCH Completed and submitted the FAFSA Listed Illinois College in the College Release Section (Illinois College code: 001688) Note: Illinois residents will be automatically considered for the IL MAP Grant. Reported the correct social security number Completed all sections Signed and dated application, submitted the FAFSA by March 1 Paid enrollment deposit to the Office of Admission MARCH - APRIL Received Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor Read the instructions and reviewed for accuracy. Returned all additional information requested to the Office of Financial Aid Note: you may not be asked to submit additional information Received the Financial Aid Award Letter APRIL - JUNE Accepted, signed and returned the Financial Aid Acceptance Form Completed the electronic Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note and Entrance Loan Counseling (first-time borrowers only) Completed and returned Perkins Loan application and Perkins Promissory Note, and completed electronic Entrance Loan Counseling (first-time borrowers only) JUNE - JULY Received statement of student account (bill) from the Business Office AUGUST - SEPTEMBER The Student Work Office assists students with finding employment on campus