Fall 2008 Appeal Deadline is 08/04/08, Appeals submitted after this date will be considered for Spring 2009 classes only (student will be responsible to pay for fall educational costs).

Last date to charge books to financial aid for Fall 2008
Sept. 26, 2008

First date Stafford Loan Proceeds are disbursed for Fall 2008
Sept. 15, 2008   NEW *  Loan Proceed Checks are mailed to your home, no exceptions (keep your address updated with our Records Office).

Financial Aid Refunds (including Pell) for Fall 2008 will be disbursed:
First Refund will be Sept. 22, 2008, with a maximum amount of $300.00.  NOTE: Not all student aid recipients will have a $300.00 refund (many will not have any refund). Your refund will be the credit amount on your account once tuition, fees, books and supplies (as applicable) are deducted. If your credit balance is larger then $300.00 the remainder will be refunded on Oct. 20, 2008.  Refund Checks are mailed to your home, no exceptions (keep your address updated with our Records Office).

Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP): Students who are Illinois residents (or whose parents are residents if a Dependent student by Federal student aid criteria) should be aware that the Deadline to be considered for the (MAP) for Full-year consideration is August 15, 2008. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a processing date on or prior to this date to be considered for MAP funds. (note: Date is subject to change by State authority and may apply to "new" students as well).