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 are welcome to contact us at any time! Parents may reach out too, but due to privacy regulations we can only share specific student information with parents/guardians if the student has provided written consent.

Isamar Taylor, Director
isamar_taylor@ivcc.edu
(815) 224-0440

Jill Wohrley, Financial Aid Reconciliation and Compliance Specialist
jill_wohrley@ivcc.edu
(815) 224-0503

Daniela Diaz, Financial Aid Advisor
daniela_diaz@ivcc.edu
(815) 224-0835

Mercedes Ruiz, Financial Aid Advisor
mercedes_ruiz@ivcc.edu
(815) 224-0458

Allison Schweickert-Smith, Financial Aid Veterans Benefits Advisor
allison_schweickert-smith@ivcc.edu
(815) 224-0200

Sarah Ursini, Administrative Assistant
sarah_ursini@ivcc.edu
(815) 224-0264

Office Hours

*Fall and Spring semester: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday, Thursday & Friday. 8:00am to 7p Tuesday & Wednesday.

*Summer semester: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday, Thursday, & Friday. 8:00am to 7:00pm Tuesday & Wednesday. The College is closed on Fridays through the first week of August.

The Financial Aid Office is closed when the College is closed.

Important Dates

Spring 2026

12/10/25 - Tuition Due
01/05/26-01/30/26 - Spring Semester Book Vouchers are available (Make sure to have your schedule and valid photo ID)
Check your class schedule for drop withdrawal dates

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.

IVCC's Federal FAFSA School Code: 001705

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

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!

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