Forms by Academic Year
Find your forms based on which academic year you’re seeking or adjusting financial aid.
Fall 2025-Spring 2026
Verification Worksheet
2025-2026 Dependent Verification Worksheet (Parent's Information Required)
When to use this form: If your application for financial aid has been selected for a process called Verification. You will be notified if you have been selected. Required items will be listed on your To-Do List.
2025-2026 Independent Verification Worksheet
When to use this form: If your application for financial aid has been selected for a process called Verification. You will be notified if you have been selected. Required items will be listed on your To-Do List.
Loans
Nursing Loan Financial Aid Transcript
This form must be sent to each college/university you have attended in the past to help determine if you qualify for a Federal Nursing Loan while attending Illinois State University.
2025-2026 Nursing Loan Personal Data Form
If you have been offered and accepted a Nursing Loan on your Offer Letter. This is not an application for the Nursing Loan; Nursing Loan eligibility is determined by your FAFSA.
2025-2026 PLUS Confirmation Form
The parent applying for the PLUS Loan is not listed on FAFSA application.
Private Loan Request - No FAFSA Filed
Complete this form if you have applied for a private/alternative loan, but have not yet completed a FAFSA.
Private Loan Request - Documents Still Needed for Federal Aid
Complete this form if you have applied for a private/alternative loan, but have not yet submitted all financial aid items requested on your To Do List.
Private Loan Request - Federal Loans Not Accepted or Declined
Complete this form if you have applied for a private/alternative loan, but have not yet accepted or have declined federal student loans offered.
Change in Circumstance
Dependent Change in Circumstance Form
Independent Change in Cirumstnace Form
Medical/Dental Documentation Form
Other Forms
2025-2026 Dependency Status Appeal
Your FAFSA was submitted without parental data indicating that you have an unusual circumstance.
2025- 2026 Dependent Child or Other Than Child/Spouse Form
If your FAFSA indicates you reported a dependent child/children or dependents other than your children or spouse who live with you and who receive more than half their support from you, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
2025-2026 Direct Unsub Loan Only
Your FAFSA indicated that you will not be providing parent information and would like to be considered for an Unsubsidized Loan only.
2025-2026 Federal Work-Study Request
Complete this form if you would like to be considered for the Federal Work-Study program.
2025-2026 Independent Proof of Residency Form
To be eligible for an Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program (ISAC MAP Grant), you need to provide proof that you have resided in Illinois continuously since August 15, 2024.
2025-2026 Parent Foreign Income Non-Filer Form
Your FAFSA indicated your that parent(s) and/or parent’s spouse earned income in a foreign country but did not and will not file a foreign tax return.
2025- 2026 Parent Grant & Scholarship Form
Your FAFSA indicated that your parent(s) include an amount of taxable college grants, scholarships, or AmeriCorps benefits that they reported to the IRS as income in 2023.
2025-2026 Parent Killed in Line of Duty
Ypur FAFSA inicated that your parent or guardian died in the line of duty while (a) serving on active duty as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, or (b) actively serving as and performing the duties of a public safety officer.
2025-2026 Parent Marital Status
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form
If financial aid eligibility is suspended as a result of failure to meet the completion rate or maximum timeframe standard, use this form to submit an appeal to be reconsidered for Financial Aid. For more information, please review our Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.
2025-2026 Student Grant & Scholarship Form
You (and/or your spouse) indicated an amount of taxable college grants, scholarships, or AmeriCorps benefits on your FAFSA that you reported to the IRS as income in 2023.
2025-2026 TEACH Grant Application
Complete this form to apply for the Federal TEACH Grant. The TEACH Grant is only available to undergraduate students pursuing their first undergraduate degree. To be considered, you must be enrolled in an eligible major; eligible majors are listed on the application.
2025-2026 Unaccompanied Youth and Homeless Youth Status
On your FAFSA you indicated that you are an unaccompanied and either homeless or self-supporting and at risk of being homeless student. You did not indicate who (person or agency) made that determination for you.
Summer 2025
Important Information about Summer Session 2025 Financial Aid
In order to receive summer 2025 financial aid, you must complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
YOU SHOULD COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION IF:
- You are planning to attend at least half-time during the Summer Session 2025 (6 undergraduate credit hours or 3 graduate credit hours) AND wish to be considered for A Federal Direct Loan (you must have remaining eligibility for summer based on the table below).
The chart below illustrates the maximum amount you may borrow under the Federal Direct Loan Program during the award year, which includes summer.
Combined subsidized and unsubsidized* Federal Direct Loan amount cannot exceed the following award year (fall/spring/summer) maximums:
| Dependent Student | |
| 1st Year Undergrad (0-29 hours) | $5,500 |
| 2nd Year Undergrad (30-59 hours) | $6,500 |
| Other Undergrad (60+ hours) | $7,500 |
| Independent Student | |
| 1st Year Undergrad (0-29 hours) | $9,500 |
| 2nd Year Undergrad (30-59 hours) | $10,500 |
| Other Undergrad (60+ hours) | $12,500 |
| Graduate (Unsub* only) |
$20,500 |
* Interest is charged on unsubsidized loans while the borrower is in school and during the grace period.
If you have borrowed the maximum Federal Direct Loan amount for the 2024-2025 academic year, you will have NO Direct Loan eligibility for the Summer Session unless you have advanced a class level that increases your Direct Loan eligibility.
NOTE: Parents of a dependent student may request a loan under the Federal Direct PLUS Loan program. The parent borrower must go to studentaid.gov and follow the directions for applying for a PLUS loan.
NOTE: Summer aid will be processed based on the enrolled hours you submit on this application. Reduction of hours may cause a reduction in financial aid.
2025 Summer Aid Application
Fall 2024-Spring 2025
Verification Worksheet
2024-2025 Dependent Verification Worksheet (Parent's Information Required)
When to use this form: If your application for financial aid has been selected for a process called Verification. You will be notified if you have been selected. Required items will be listed on your To-Do List.
2024-2025 Independent Verification Worksheet
When to use this form: If your application for financial aid has been selected for a process called Verification. You will be notified if you have been selected. Required items will be listed on your To-Do List.
Loans
Nursing Loan Personal Data Form
If you have been offered and accepted a Nursing Loan on your Offer Letter. This is not an application for the Nursing Loan; Nursing Loan eligibility is determined by your FAFSA.
Nursing Loan Financial Aid Transcript
This form must be sent to each college/university you have attended in the past to help determine if you qualify for a Federal Nursing Loan while attending Illinois State University.
Private Loan Request - No FAFSA Filed
Complete this form if you have applied for a private/alternative loan, but have not yet completed a FAFSA.
Private Loan Request - Documents Still Needed for Federal Aid
Complete this form if you have applied for a private/alternative loan, but have not yet submitted all financial aid items requested on your To Do List.
Private Loan Request - Federal Loans Not Accepted or Declined
Complete this form if you have applied for a private/alternative loan, but have not yet accepted or have declined federal student loans offered.
Other Forms
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form
If financial aid eligibility is suspended as a result of failure to meet the completion rate or maximum timeframe standard, use this form to submit an appeal to be reconsidered for Financial Aid. For more information, please review our Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.
Dependent Child or Other Than Child/Spouse Form
If your FAFSA indicates you reported a dependent child/children or dependents other than your children or spouse who live with you and who receive more than half their support from you, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
2024-2025 Dependency Status Appeal
Your FAFSA was submitted without parental data indicating that you have an unusual circumstance.
2024-2025 Parent Marital Status
2024-2025 Direct Unsub Loan Only
Your FAFSA indicated that you will not be providing parent information and would like to be considered for an Unsubsidized Loan only.
2024-2025 Unaccompanied Youth and Homeless Youth Status
On your FAFSA you indicated that you are an unaccompanied and either homeless or self-supporting and at risk of being homeless student. You did not indicate who (person or agency) made that determination for you.
2024-2025 TEACH Grant Application
If you would like to apply for the Federal TEACH Grant. Undergraduate students may only receive the TEACH grant for their first undergraduate degree; you must be enrolled in a major listed on the application form to be considered.
2024-2025 Independent Proof of Residency Form
To be eligible for an Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program (ISAC MAP Grant), you need to provide proof that you have resided in Illinois continuously since August 15, 2023.
2024-2025 PLUS Confirmation Form
2024-2025 Parent Foreign Income Non-Filer Form
2024- 2025 Student Grant & Scholarship Form
2024- 2025 Parent Grant & Scholarship Form
2024-2025 Parent Killed in Line of Duty
Documents
Athletic Appeal Process
Forms for America Reads program
Complete your forms for America Reads / America Counts program
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Full list of financial aid and scholarship forms for Illinois State University departments