To assist with financial aid counseling, the Office of Student Financial Assistance provides both in-person and virtual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion sessions. For more information, call (630) 942-2251 or email financialaid@cod.edu.
FAFSA Assistance
Before filing your FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, preview what to expect when filing out your FAFSA. You can also attend an upcoming completion session or webinar.
If you need help filing your 2022-2023 FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, stop by our FAFSA Friday Lab.
2022-2023 FAFSA and Alternative Application covers Fall 2022 and Spring 2023.
Students will need to have the following with them at the time of their appointment:
- Student must have their FSA ID set up at studentaid.gov
- If Dependent, at least one parent must have their FSA ID set up at studentaid.gov
- Copy of student’s 2020 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Forms
- If Dependent, a copy of parent’s 2020 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Forms
- If married, a copy of spouse’s 2020 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Form
2023-2024 FAFSA and Alternative Application covers Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
Students will need to have the following with them at the time of their appointment:
- Student must have their FSA ID set up at studentaid.gov
- If Dependent, at least one parent must have their FSA ID set up at https://studentaid.gov/
- Copy of student’s 2021 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Forms
- If Dependent, a copy of parent’s 2021 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Forms
- If married, a copy of spouse’s 2021 Federal Tax Return and/or W2 Form
Session Dates and Time
Friday, March 3
Student Services Center, Room 1231
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, April 7
Student Services Center, Room 1231
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, May 5
Student Services Center, Room 1231
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Students can also reach out to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for one-on-one assistance.
Marina Pascual
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
ISACorps | College of DuPage District
Marina.Pascual@illinois.gov
(630) 423-2729
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Please check back for upcoming webinars.
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- 2022-2023 FAFSA & Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid Preview
- Special Circumstances & Professional Judgment
- Financial Aid Process Overview
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- Applying for Scholarships
- Financial Aid and Summer Classes
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Contact Information
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2220
(630) 942-2251
Email: financialaid@cod.edu
Fax: (630) 942-2151
Regular Hours
- Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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