The Office of Student Financial Assistance will be offering Virtual FAFSA Completion Sessions and hosting a Financial Aid Webinar Series on various financial aid topics. For further information, call (630) 942-2251 or email financialaid@cod.edu.
Need Help Filing your FAFSA
Before filing your 2021-2022 FAFSA, preview what to expect when filing the 2021-2022 FAFSA (PPT) and hear what some of the most common mistakes made when filing the FAFSA.
Students who are looking for assistance with completing the 2021-2022 FAFSA can sign up for a 30 minute one-on-one Zoom FAFSA Completion Session. Students are strongly encouraged to have started their FAFSA prior to attending a session. All students are required to have their FSA ID set up prior to attending a session. Students can set up a FSA ID at studentaid.gov If Dependent, at least one parent must have a FSA ID set up, as well.
- For your 2021-2022 FAFSA, you will need a copy of your 2019 Federal Tax Return, 1040. If dependent, you will also need a copy of your parent's 2019 Federal Tax Return, 1040
Session Dates and Time
- Check back later for additional sessions.
Students can also reach out to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, ISAC, Corps member below for one on one help with their FAFSA.
Yasmeen Ragab
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
ISACorps | College of DuPage District
Yasmeen.Ragab@illinois.gov
(630) 423-1421
she/her/hers
The Office of Student Financial Assistance will be hosting monthly webinars via Zoom on various financial aid topics. If you are looking to learn more about the financial aid process and scholarships, we encourage you to attend. If you are unable to attend a session, all sessions will be recorded.
Past Session Recordings:
Creating and using your FSA ID - Recorded
Applying for Scholarships - Recorded
Understanding your Award Letter - Recorded
Satisfactory Academic Progress - Recorded
Financial Aid & Paying For Classes - Recorded
Understanding Direct Loans - Recorded
Financial Aid & Purchasing Your Books - Recorded
Protect Your Identity: Don't Get Scammed - Recorded
Satisfactory Academic Progress
This session will go over the impact dropping classes and failing classes may have on your financial aid eligibility. Students receiving financial aid – whether grants or loans – are required to maintain satisfactory academic standards.
Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. (Zoom)
Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m (Zoom)
Federal Student Aid Account, FSA ID
This session will go over how to set up your Federal Student Aid account. Students applying for federal student aid – whether grants or loans – will need to set up a Federal Student Aid account. Students are strongly encouraged to have an account set up prior to completing their FAFSA.
Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. (Zoom)
Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m (Zoom)
FAFSA & Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid Preview
This session will preview the 2022-2023 FAFSA and 2022-2023 Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. This session will also go over common mistakes and answer your questions.
Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. (Zoom)
Contact Information
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2220, (630) 942-2251
Fax: (630) 942-2151
Regular Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact Information
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2220, (630) 942-2251
Fax: (630) 942-2151
Regular Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.