In order to qualify for any need-based institutional funds, US citizen or eligible non citizen students will need to complete the following application forms. We strongly encourage new students to apply before March 1.  Our returning students will need to complete these forms by the preferential filing deadline of March 15.  International students can go to International Scholarship to learn more about financial aid availability. 

As long as the Financial Aid Office receives all requested paperwork and forms, new students can expect to receive an award proposal typically within about 2 weeks beginning March 1st. Returning students will start receiving aid proposals in June.

The two Financial Aid applications required for all students:
1). Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and either the
2.) 2012-2013 Illinois Wesleyan University Financial Aid Application
              OR
     CSS PROFILE

If you choose to file the IWU Financial Aid Application, we encourage you to file electronically by clicking the link above.  We will receive your application electronically so there is no need to send us a printed copy. 

If you choose to submit a paper application, please submit only one copy of the application. It can be mailed, faxed, scanned, or emailed.  A printable version of the 2012-2013 Illinois Wesleyan Financial Aid Application is available here (pdf).

You do not need to submit a separate application for any IWU merit awards. These are typically awarded at the time of acceptance.