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Top-Ranked, Affordable Education
You are college bound. It’s an exciting time! You spent countless hours evaluating your grade point average, test scores, activities and much more. But now, you are starting to ask yourself, “How am I going to pay for college?” We know it’s difficult. The good news … attaining your educational goals is more affordable than you think.
Financial aid can lower the cost of your education. We understand applying for aid can seem complicated. SIUE’s Office of Student Financial Aid is ready to assist as you navigate the process.
The first step in this process is completing the FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. By completing your FAFSA, you will have applied for the majority of financial aid offered through loans, grants and work-study, as the calculations are based on your financial need.
After your FAFSA has been received, our financial aid staff will closely review your unique financial situation and prepare your financial aid offer.
Once you complete the form on this page, we will keep you updated on FAFSA information and other financial assistance opportunities. We look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals, while keeping college affordable.