Policies

Student's Rights and Responsibilities

Financial aid funds received at WIU may only be used to pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, and other educational expenses (including approved study abroad expenses). Financial aid is not for non-educational expenses.

Returning students may not use future financial aid funds to pay outstanding expenses from a prior term. Future financial aid funds may not be released until University expenses from prior terms have been paid.

You must reapply for aid each academic year. The Department of Education will send a Personal Identification Number (PIN) instead of a paper renewal application by December 31. If you lose your PIN or never receive one, a duplicate or new PIN can be requested at www.pin.ed.gov. If you prefer to use the paper FAFSA, an original can be completed. We encourage use of the Web for filing because it is usually faster and more accurate. Financial aid may be withheld if you:

If you accept federal aid and withdraw from school or reduce your class load, you may have to repay some or all aid received. In addition, WIU may be required to return any refunds to state or federal programs (rather than to you).

If you knowingly or unknowingly misrepresented information on which this offer was made, your awards may be adjusted.

In the event that anticipated federal and state funds are not available, the financial aid offer may be adjusted. If an error was made determining eligibility, the University must make corrections as necessary.

Please notify the Financial Aid Office if you: