Western Illinois University
FAFSA Completion Help
Apply Early
Many states and colleges use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for nonfederal financial aid that may have early; deadlines or limited funding –
eligibility for programs with limited funding. We encourage students to file their FAFSA as soon after October 1 as possible.
Apply Online
If you apply online, your application will be processed more quickly and accurately as the FAFSA website is designed to catch common errors. The Department of Education also provides a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet that will help you collect and proofread the information needed for your FAFSA before you get started. Once you begin your FAFSA application online, you can save and continue later at any time. But don’t forget – in order to submit your FAFSA, it must be signed electronically using your FSA Username and Password, which you can get from the FSA ID website. If parent information is required on your FAFSA, a parent User