Step by step guide to filling out the FAFSA
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Check to see if you have completed your FAFSA
You need a Student Aid Account when you fill out the FAFSA.
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for detailed instructions for creating an Student Aid Account.
Please note that all seniors will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or complete a waiver as a graduation requirement in the state of Illinois.
The application portal opens
October 2025 for Fall 2026 funding.
Here are some resources to help!