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Financial Aid

Application/FAFSA

Welcome to the Financial Aid process at º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ! The application process is an annual activity beginning anytime after January 1, 2025 for the following academic year (fall, spring and summer). The º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ priority consideration date is March 1, but applications are accepted throughout the year. is required for all federal aid and the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP).

Before you begin, some of the following information may be helpful:

Note: Western's School Code for the FAFSA is 001780


Alternative to filing FAFSA

Retaining Illinois Students and Equity (RISE) Act, allows students that are unable to complete the FAFSA for specific reasons to apply for the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant.

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