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Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Office

Located in C 223 - to the left of the main lobby

We are open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters.

We are open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday during the Summer semester.

Call us at (815) 224-0438 regarding extended hours at the beginning of each semester.

We are closed when the college is closed.

Our Mission
Our Federal FAFSA School Code

Financial Aid Office Staff
Important Dates

Special Financial Aid Reviews 

Tuition Deferments and Bookstore Vouchers

Withdrawing or Dropping Out Can Cost Financial Aid Recipients Money!

How to Apply to IVCC

Loan Entrance/Exit Counseling

FAFSA on the Web

Payment Options 

PIN# Web Site

Pell and MAP Charts

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 

Programs of Study

The Guide to Financial Aid at IVCC

 

Our Mission

The Financial Aid Office serves students and families by helping them find sources of financial assistance  which give them access to college.  We teach people about financial aid programs, how to apply for assistance, how to manage financial aid funds, and how to fulfill their responsibilities as financial aid recipients.

Our Federal FAFSA School Code  001705 

Visit the Federal School Code Search Page to locate other school codes.

Financial Aid Office Staff

The Financial Aid Office staff is available to answer all of your questions about financial assistance.  We will also be happy to help you address financial aid questions associated with transferring to another school.  Students and their parents are welcome to contact us at any time!

Listing of Financial Aid Office Staff and Contact Information
Steve Crick Director Steve_Crick@ivcc.edu (815)224-0440
Eileen Twardowski Advisor Eileen_Twardowski@ivcc.edu (815)224-0211
Neil Jagodzinski Advisor Neil_Jagodzinski@ivcc.edu (815)224-0503
Lorri Foockle Advisor Lorri_Foockle@ivcc.edu (815)224-0458
Ida Brown Admin Assistant Ida_Brown@ivcc.edu (815)224-0438
 

Important Dates

Summer 2008

May 7, 2008 - Tuition Due Date

 May 5, 2008 - June 17, 2008 - Book Vouchers are available through the Financial Aid Office for students who have Pell, loan, or scholarship funds available.

 June 17, 2008 - Last date to add classes to increase Pell eligibility.

Special Financial Aid Reviews 

In some cases a financial aid application may not reflect a student’s or family’s current financial situation. In some cases a family faces Special Circumstances (e.g., lost or reduced income, death, divorce, illness, natural disaster, etc.) which may increase a student's eligibility for financial aid.

A Special Circumstances Form is used by the Financial Aid Office to report unusual situations faced by applicants and/or their families. Special Circumstances reviews are conducted on a case-by-case basis.

If you have a situation about which you are uncertain, or if you have any questions regarding Special Circumstances, contact us to discuss the matter.


Tuition Deferments and Bookstore Vouchers 

Many financial aid recipients are eligible to defer their tuition and/or purchase required books and supplies before financial aid funds arrive at the college.  Contact the Financial Aid Office to see if you are eligible.

Please review the Payment Options Web site.


Withdrawing or Dropping Out Can Cost Financial Aid Recipients Money! 

Students receiving Federal Financial Assistance are subject to Federal repayment regulations if they stop attending the College (officially or unofficially) before 60% of a term has been completed.   If the student stops attending before this time period the college and student must return a percentage of "unearned" financial aid.  This will result in a bill being sent to the student.  Students who do not repay their financial aid may lose their eligibility for future financial aid.

Contact the Financial Aid Office before you stop attending classes to learn about the consequences!