Student Financial Assistance desk

Financial Aid

Figuring out how to pay for college is difficult. You can save thousands of dollars by choosing College of DuPage.

The Office of Student Financial Assistance can help you understand your financial aid options, direct you to the steps to apply for financial aid, inform you about deadlines and award and process your financial aid. Free financial aid workshops are also available.

If you have additional questions about applying for financial aid, contact financial aid.

2024-25 FAFSA Application Changes

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Simplification Act was passed by Congress in 2020 and represents a significant overhaul of the process used to award federal student aid.

Per Federal Student Aid, the 2024-2025 FAFSA form is available for short periods of time while they monitor site performance and update the form to provide you with a better experience. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website.

Types of Financial Aid

Grants, work-study programs, loans and scholarships are among the financial aid options available to students.

Contact Information

Office of Student Financial Assistance
Seaton Computing Center (SCC), Room 123
(630) 942-2251
Email: financialaid@cod.edu
Fax: (630) 942-2151

Regular Hours

  • Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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