Financial Aid Timeline and Handbook
The Financial Aid Office encourages families to keep track of all financial aid activity. Following this checklist may help reduce some of the frustration that accompanies the financial aid process. Keep all copies of documents that you sign and/or submit.
YOU CAN FILE FAFSA®ANYTIME AFTER OCTOBER 1st
| Dates | New Students | Returning Students | Details |
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| October - November | X | X | -Complete and submit FAFSA for the next upcoming year as soon as possible after October 1st (complete this form each year) -Pursue outside scholarships |
| December - March | X | X | -Update FAFSA as necessary (using IRS Data Retrieval Tool, if possible) -Review Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy and correct any errors -Receive and review financial aid offers for upcoming academic year -Return all additional information requested, if applicable, to the Financial Aid Office |
| March - May | X | -Registration for fall semester opens -Submit any new information with regard to new ACT or transcript information |
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| April - May | X | -Complete Federal Student Loan Requirements of: Master Promissory Note AND Loan Entrance Counseling at https://studentaid.gov/h/complete-aid -Register for New Student Summer Orientation for class registration |
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| May - June | X | X | -Complete financing options. Sign up for a payment plan to pay for any balance due not covered by financial aid (12-month plan begins May 15; 10-month plan begins July 15). Research Parent PLUS loan option and complete loan application, or a alternative loan application. Visit https://www.eureka.edu/business-office for more information |
| July | X | X | -Review billing statement and solidify financing. -Complete insurance application or waiver, as appropriate |
| August | X | X | -MAP recipients: enroll in at least 15 semester hours for each semester to qualify for full MAP Grant award |
Contact Us
Office Location: Financial Aid Building, Burgess Street
Regular Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; Summer Hours 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mailing Address:
Eureka College Office of Financial Aid
300 East College Ave
Eureka, IL 61530-1500
Telephone: 309-467-6310
Fax: 309-467-6897
financialaid@eureka.edu
Tammy Crothers, Director of Financial Aid, 309-467-6311
Sandi Gourley, Financial Aid Specialist, 309-467-6310
