Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid, students must complete a financial aid application --a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Renewal Application. FAFSA forms are available in December preceding each academic year at high schools, community colleges, or SIUCs Financial Aid Office. Plan ahead and apply for financial aid early. To receive priority consideration, you should complete and mail a financial aid application as soon as possible after January 1, but before April 1. You will be considered for Federal Pell Grant, State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (Illinois residents only), Campus-Based Aid, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Direct Student Loan Programs.

New Freshman and Transfer Students

New Student Admission Services offers scholarships based on scholastic achievement to new freshmen and Illinois community college Associate Degree recipients. Academic Scholarships are competitive and are renewable subject to maintaining eligibility. For more information about these scholarships you should contact: New Student Admission Services, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901-4710.

Tuition Waivers

Each year a limited number of scholarships are available for full-time social work students. The amounts granted depend upon the availability of resources and the number of students who apply.

Scholarships

There are a number of academic scholarships offered through the School of Social Work awarded on the basis of a candidate's academic record and other specified criteria. The number of awards are available and amounts change yearly.

Honors Day Scholarship applications are available at the beginning of the spring semester. Full information about these requirements is readily available at the Office of Student Services, School of Social Work.

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