Undergraduate Financial Aid | Judson University

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Office of Financial Aid

P: 847-628-2530

E: [email protected]

The Value of Judson

The Office of Financial Aid exists to make attending Judson a reality for students like you–in fact, 99% of our students receive financial aid. From career opportunities to a higher earning potential, there are many ways to recognize the long-term value of a college degree. Your college journey is a big commitment that comes with big rewards.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

1. Apply to Judson

Complete your application.

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2. Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID

You can create your FSA ID at any time. Your FSA ID is considered your e-signature on the FAFSA.

Create a Federal Student Aid ID

3. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA)

To complete your Free Application For Federal Student Aid, please visit studentaid.gov. The FAFSA is available in December.

Judson FAFSA School Code: 001700

4. Receive a Student Aid Report

Approximately four to six weeks after filing the FAFSA you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor, listing the information you provided. If you provided an email address on the FAFSA you may receive the SAR via email. Review this information carefully. If corrections need to be made, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov or use Part 2 of the paper SAR to correct the information and send the signed SAR directly to the federal processor. If the SAR indicates that you are selected for “verification”, you will need to provide the Financial Aid office with a signed copy of the parent’s tax return transcripts and a signed copy of the student’s tax return transcripts and a Verification worksheet.

5. Receive and Return a Financial Aid Package

Watch for a Financial Aid Award letter to be sent to you. Remember you will need to apply to Judson University and be admitted before an aid package can be sent.

See our helpful videos to learn more about accepting your financial aid.

Understanding Your Financial Aid Package

Learn How to Accept Your Financial Aid

6. Accept Student Loans (if applicable)

If you have accepted Federal Loans and are a first time borrower, you will need to go to www.studentloans.gov to sign your master promissory note and complete entrance counseling. You will need your FSA ID.

See our “Learn How to Accept Your Financial Aid” instructional video to learn more about how to accept all or a portion of each loan offered to you.

JUDSON’S FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) CODE: 001700

The Value of a Degree

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, figures from 2017 show that individuals with a bachelor’s degree earn on average $463 more in median weekly wages than high school graduates with no college education. Multiplied by fifty-two weeks, that’s an average $24,336 more each year. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree are also 46% less likely to be unemployed than high school graduates with no college education. A college education pays off considerably in the long term for many individuals in many careers.

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Important Dates

Grab a pencil or your phone–these are the most important dates related to the financial aid process.

December 15

This is the earliest date you can submit your FAFSA. Beginning in 2021-22 FAFSA, students are required to report information from an earlier tax year (2019 income and tax information). Illinois residents are encouraged to submit their FAFSA as close the opening in December as possible to receive full consideration for the MAP Grant.

January 15

Priority Deadline for Illinois Residents

April 1

FAFSA Priority Deadline to receive priority consideration for Judson University financial aid. FAFSAs will still be received and evaluated after the priority deadline, but less aid may be available.