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Southeastern Illinois College Financial Aid Office is dedicated to making higher education more accessible and affordable for our students and their families. Our staff is student driven and strives in providing individualized attention. We offer a variety of programs including federal and state grants, institutional and private scholarships, veterans benefits, student employment, and student loans.
Our mission:
The Financial Aid Office promotes higher learning, cultural awareness, and professional development through the administration and facilitation of federal, state, institutional, private, and local grants, scholarships, and loans for students and their families.
Office Information
School Code
001757
Location
The FAO is located on the lower floor of the Abell Administration Building (building E).
Appointments
Appointments are NOT required but can be arranged if necessary.
Contact Information
Phone
(618) 252-5400 (local) or 866-338-2742 (toll free), Extension 4110
Fax
(618) 252-3062
Financial Aid Office
Southeastern Illinois College
3575 College Road
Harrisburg IL 62946
How to Apply
Before You Apply
- Create an FSA ID for the student and parent (if applicable) to electronically sign the financial aid application.
- Determine your dependency status.
- Gather your income and tax information (if applicable). For Fall 2024 through Summer 2025, you will need your 2022 income information.
- The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) uses FAFSA information to determine MAP eligibility for students. Early submission of the FAFSA could result in a MAP payment.
- Visit or call the Financial Aid Office if counseling is needed. Our office will gladly assist with completing your financial aid application.
Application Procedures
- Go to studentaid.gov to apply for federal and state grants. This website is free and secure.
- Add Southeastern as a school of choice by using our school code: 001757.
- Students and Parents are highly encouraged to have their FSA Id's and Passwords created prior to beginning the FAFSA. Students and Parents should also have a current email address available for use.
Application Results
- Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy. If corrections are needed, use your FSA ID to make necessary changes online. Southeastern will also receive your application and corrections electronically from the Department of Education.
- The Financial Aid Office will notify you through your Falcon Mail if additional documents are required. Most documents may be downloaded from our website.
- After your file is complete you will receive an award disclosure via email. Please read the terms and conditions carefully.
Maintain Your Eligibility
- Please review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for grade point average (GPA), completion rate, and degree progression requirements to continue your financial aid eligibility.
- In the event you need to drop your classes, please review our Return to Title IV policy.