FAFSA
- Historically, the FAFSA has been available beginning October 1st each year. However, because of significant changes to the application and the rebuild of the FAFSA processing system, the 2025-26 FAFSA will not be available until December 2024.
In-Person and Virtual Assistance Completing your FAFSA
Please reach out to our ISAC Corps representatives:
Anja Schrag (bilingual-Japanese/Mandarin) 309-434-8214 Anja.Schrag@illinois.gov
Tecola Campbell 309-218-2966 Tecola.Campbell@illinois.gov
You may also contact FAFSA for assistance at 1-800-433-3243
- If you are an Illinois student who is not eligible for federal financial aid (and do not file the FAFSA), you may apply for a State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant using the online Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, which is patterned after the FAFSA. For more information, visit the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity (RISE) act website page.