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Financial Aid Workshops

To assist with financial aid counseling, the Office of Student Financial Assistance provides Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion sessions. For more information, call (630) 942-2251 or email financialaid@cod.edu.

FAFSA and Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid Completion Sessions

Due to changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA, preview what to expect when filing out your 2024-2025 FAFSA. 

The 2024-2025 FAFSA and Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid covers Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Due to changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA, all contributors will need to have a FSA ID set up prior to completing the FAFSA.  This includes those contributors without a Social Security Number.

Student and contributors will need the following:

  • If completing the FAFSA, student and all contributors must have their FSA ID set up at studentaid.gov > Create Account
  • Copy of student’s 2022 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Forms
  • If Dependent, a copy of parent’s 2022 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Forms
  • If married, a copy of spouse’s 2022 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Form

The 2025-2026 FAFSA and Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid covers Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

  • If completing the FAFSA, student and all contributors must have their FSA ID set up at studentaid.gov > Create Account
  • Copy of student’s 2023 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Forms
  • If Dependent, a copy of parent’s 2023 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Forms
  • If married, a copy of spouse’s 2023 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Form

In Person-FAFSA Events

Students can also reach out to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for one-on-one assistance.

Krystal Sanchez
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
ISACorps | College of DuPage District
Krystal.Sanchez@illinois.gov
(630) 297-2227  
Additional Language - Spanish

Angelo Brown
Illinois Student Assistance Commission 
ISACorps | College of DuPage District
Angelo.Brown@illinois.gov
(630) 686-7759

Contact Information

Office of Student Financial Assistance
Enrollment Center
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2280

(630) 942-2251
Email: financialaid@cod.edu
Fax: (630) 942-2151

Regular Hours

  • Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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