Applying for Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help college students and their families meet college costs. You may use the following tool to provide you with an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student financial assistance.
Apply for Foundation Scholarships
Learn how to apply for Foundation Scholarships 
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Apply for Federal and State Financial Aid
Apply for Federal and State financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our school code is 001636. The Financial Aid and Student Employment Office at Southwestern Illinois College has a supply of these applications, as do high school guidance counselors. For the fastest response, complete the FAFSA online.
Complete Loan Entrance Counseling and Federal Stafford Loan MPN
Students who have been offered a Federal Stafford loan, and who are first-time borrowers at SWIC, must complete Loan Entrance Counseling at http://mappingyourfuture.org/ before their loans can be processed. To select a lender, and complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) for that lender, go to choose your lender and click on Apply Now. Finally, log into your Student Center in eSTORM and indicate that you want to accept or reduce your loan, and indicate the lender that you selected.
Do you still have unmet need and want to borrow through an Alternative Loan Program? View some private loan options.
Complete Loan Exit Counseling
Students who need to complete Exit Loan Counseling, please click on the following link http://mappingyourfuture.org/ and under the Site Menu click on Student Loan Counseling Interview and select Stafford Exit Counseling.
Financial Aid Handbook
The handbook is designed to be used in conjunction with The Student Guide published by the U.S. Department of Education. Together, these references will answer the majority of your questions. If you need additional assistance, please contact this office.