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
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
Please check back for upcoming webinars.
- 2024-2025 FAFSA Preview - Dependent Student
- 2024-2025 FAFSA Preview – Independent Student
- How to Prepare for the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form
- Who is a Contributor on the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form
- What to know about Return to Repayment and the new SAVE Plan
- How to create an FSA ID
- Creating and using your FSA ID
- Understanding your Award Letter
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Financial Aid & Paying For Classes
- Understanding Direct Loans
- Financial Aid & Purchasing Your Books
- Protect Your Identity: Don't Get Scammed
- Special Circumstances & Professional Judgment
- Financial Aid Process Overview
- Student Employment - College Work Study and Federal Work Study
- Applying for Scholarships
- Financial Aid and Summer Classes
- Financial Aid and 3+1 Programs
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.
Instagram: @CODFinancialAssistance
Facebook: CODFinancialAssistance
Twitter: @CODFinancialAid