IL Eastern Community College is announcing FAFSA Fridays in the month of August. Every Friday during the month, students may visit the Financial Aid Office on any of the four campuses to receive assistance filling out their FAFSA.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA process has been even more challenging with the FAFSA Simplification Act, and FAFSA Fridays are designed to make the process a little bit easier. Program Director of Financial Aid Krystle Riggle said, “We want to help eliminate the challenges and barriers our students may be facing.”
Any student who completes their FAFSA in the month of August, not just on Fridays, will receive incentives and their name will be entered into a drawing for one of two laptops being raffled off at the end of the month.
Students are encouraged to complete their FAFSA as soon as possible, and attending a FAFSA Friday can make the process even easier.
Coordinator of Financial Aid Justin Young said, “By completing your FAFSA, you could be eligible for Pell, Map, or SEOG. This could be used to pay for your books, tuition, fees, as well as keeping you from paying as much out of pocket.”
IECC Financial Aid Offices are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 4:30 to help with all financial aid needs. Contact the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.