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Welcome to Student Financial Aid

A college education is one of the most important investments you will ever make—an investment in yourself and your future. At SIUE, we believe finances should not be a barrier to getting a high-quality education.

The Office of Student Financial Aid is available to help you navigate the many grant, scholarship, loan, student employment, and assistantship opportunities available to help make paying for college as affordable as possible.

File Your FASFA

Types of Aid

Financial aid is available in the following categories.

View External Financial Aid Resources and find information regarding refunds.

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Have Questions?

Find the answers to all of your financial aid questions. Learn more about acceptin your financial aid or review the steps for filing your FAFSA.

FAQ

Find the answers to all of your financial aid questions.

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Step by Step

Review the steps for filing your FAFSA and accepting your financial aid.

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Cost

Calculate an estimated average Cost of Attendance for an academic year.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Are you meeting all requirements to be eligible for aid programs?

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Access verification forms and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal forms.

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Need more information?

Office of Student Financial Aid

Phone: 618-650-3880 | Email: finaid@siue.edu

In-Office Visits: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Please contact the Bursar for questions regarding refunds.

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