| Summer Financial Aid Office Hours | |
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Fall/Spring Financial Aid Office Hours | |
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in applying for financial aid. This must be completed each academic year. The FAFSA is the single application to determine a student’s eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid, including grants, student loans, work study and some scholarships.
Cost of attendance budgets include allowances for tuition and fees, books and supplies, food and housing, transportation and miscellaneous or personal expenses.
Students apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA using income from two years prior. In some cases, income from two years ago does not accurately reflect the current financial situation of the family and may impact the student’s ability to pay for college. Should an independent student or the parents of a dependent student have an extenuating situation, they are advised to reach out to the Financial Aid Office to assess whether a Special Circumstance applies. For more information about Special Circumstances and Financial Aid, please click here.
Grants: Grants are funds available to help pay for educational expenses which do not need to be repaid. There are federal and state grants available, and eligibility is based on financial need.
Scholarships: Scholarships are administered through the John A. Logan College Foundation. Some scholarships are for the amount of full tuition and fees while others are for lesser amounts. All are awarded by action of the Scholarship Committee. Some scholarships are not funded every year by the donor.
Federal Work Study Program: Federal Work study is an employment program funded by the federal government and John A. Logan College.
Student Loans: Student loans are educational funds that must be repaid with interest.
Military Education Programs: The Veterans Resource Office is located Room C210. They assist enlisted personnel, veterans, and their families who wish to use their benefits at John A. Logan College. They will help you file the appropriate forms to process your educational benefit claims with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA), Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), and the Department of Education (DOE). They are also available to answer questions about veterans’ benefits and financial aid, and direct you to other college support services.
Online Resources: Visit these websites for important and detailed information about financial aid programs and college resources outside of John A. Logan College.