Forms (PDF)
GENERAL PROCESSING INFORMATION:
Completing your 2008-2009 FAFSA online is the first step in applying for Federal Grants, State Grants, Federal Loan, Federal Work Study and in some cases scholarships.  The 2008-2009 FAFSA covers Fall 2008, Spring 2009 and Summer 2009 semesters.

After filing your FAFSA online, the Office of Student Financial Aid will receive your results electronically within 7 to 10 days. Please note that we download FAFSA results once a week. After the Office of Student Financial Aid receives your results electronically, you will be contacted - by mail - to turn in additional information based on your results. The Office of Student Financial Aid will send out three requests for this information, after which, you will no longer receive notices for missing information. It is the student's responsibility to keep the Registration Office up to date with current address information!

Some students may be required to submit proof of citizenship, default status, veteran status, verification of social security number, and/or proof of Illinois residency. In addition, the Federal Processor will randomly select students for further verification. If your FAFSA is selected for verification then you will be required to submit copies of your Federal Tax Return to our office.  The Office of Student Financial Aid will not process you file until all required documents are received.  Incomplete paperwork will not be accepted.  Regardless of verification, all students are required to submit a signed and completed College of DuPage Financial Aid Data Confirmation Sheet!!

General Forms

2008-2009 Financial Aid Data Confirmation Sheet 
2008-2009 Verification Form
2008-2009 Low Income Form
2008-2009 Verification of Childcare Expenses
2008-2009 Verification of Selective Service Status
2008-2009 Verification of Household Size
2008-2009 Verification of FAFSA Worksheets A, B, C
2008-2009 Proof of Illinois Residency
2008-2009 Attendance and Financial Aid Processing Confirmation Statement - Complete the following statement if you do not plan to attend the College of DuPage during the 2008-2009 Academic Year or do not want your 2008-2009 Financial Aid processed at the College of DuPage.

2008-2009 Dependency Override Form
The dependency appeal form is not available on line. PLEASE NOTE: Parents’ unwillingness to assist the student isn’t, in and of itself, grounds for a dependency override. Nor can a school perform a dependency override solely because the parents are unwilling to provide information on the financial aid application (FAFSA) or information needed for verification.  Also, a student who is financially self-sufficient and/or lives apart from parents cannot be considered for independent status based on those circumstances alone. If, after reading the explanation above, you believe that you do have special circumstances please speak with a Financial Aid Specialist for more information regarding the Dependency Appeal process. You can contact out office at 630-942-2251 or e-mail financialaid@cod.edu

2008-2009 Special Conditions Form
Independent students - The special conditions form is to be filled out by students whose financial situation has changed since 2007. For example, student was fired/laid off, loss of benefits, etc.

Dependent students - The special conditions form is to be filled out by students whose parent’s financial situation has changed since 2007. For example, parent was fired/laid off, loss of benefits, death of a parent, etc.

Federal Stafford/Federal PLUS Loan Program Forms
2008-2009 Federal Stafford Loan Request Form - This form is to be filled out if you answered “No” on your FAFSA to student loans and you know wish to borrow a Federal Stafford Loan. Also, if you have already been awarded a Federal Stafford Loan and you wish to increase the amount you must complete the Federal Stafford Loan Request Form.

2008-2009 Parent PLUS Request Form - This form must be completed by the Parent who wishes to apply for a Parent PLUS loan. 

2008-2009 Stafford Loan Accept/Decline Form

Change/Update in graduation date - This form must be completed to notify our office of when you plan to transfer/graduate from College of DuPage.

Debt Management - This process is to be completed by students who, according, to the National Student Loan Database appear to have borrowed close to their aggregate
loan limit.

Alternative Loan Program Forms
2008-2009 Alternative Loan Request Form - This form is used to gather information from students who wish to borrow under the Alternative Loan Program for study within the period beginning Fall 2008 and ending Summer 2009.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Processing time is dependent upon the volume of applications and/or corrections and may take four (4) to six (6) weeks after all required documents are received by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Application processing does not usually occur during the first two (2) weeks of each semester.

The Office of Student Financial Aid will not accept incomplete or partial information. Your file will not be processed until all required documents are received. If you have any questions about what forms you are required to fill out and/or are missing, please contact our office at 630-942-2251 or e-mail us at financialaid@cod.edu.