Financial Aid

Figuring out how to pay for college is difficult. You can save thousands of dollars by choosing College of DuPage.

The Office of Student Financial Assistance can help you understand your financial aid options, direct you to the steps to apply for financial aid, inform you about deadlines and award and process your financial aid. Free financial aid workshops are also available.

If you have additional questions about applying for financial aid, contact financial aid.

Apply for Financial Aid

Steps to apply, general eligibility requirements, understanding your offer letter, and how attendance affects financial aid are all important parts of the financial aid process.

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Steps to Apply

General Eligibility Requirements

Understanding Your Offer Letter

Attendance and Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid

Grants, work-study programs, loans and scholarships are among the financial aid options available to students.

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Illinois Map Grant

The Illinois MAP Grant is available to Illinois residents who attend approved Illinois colleges and demonstrate financial need.

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Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid

Under the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity Act (RISE), undocumented students are eligible to apply for all forms of state financial aid.

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Other Illinois Grants

The State of Illinois offers grants specifically for state residents.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant

Students who demonstrate the greatest need are awarded the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant on a first come, first served basis.

Military Grants

Various government and non-profit organizations provide funding for college to veterans, active duty personnel or those related to veterans or active duty personnel.

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Scholarships

Scholarship are awarded based on merit, need, community service, academic program and population.

Federal Work Study

Under the Federal Work-Study program, students with financial need can earn income to help pay for their educational expenses by working as student aides.