Policies

Extension/Independent Study/On Line Courses

Allowable expenses for students taking non-traditional classes are limited by federal and Illinois regulations. This affects students enrolled in Independent Study, irregularly scheduled/weekend classes and on line courses. Students enrolled in these programs usually receive less financial aid. Please note: The Financial Aid Office is often unaware of your enrollment in courses when your Award Notification is sent. Your Award Notification is based on full-time status in regular course work (unless you have previously notified us). Award amounts may be reduced later if you enroll for less than full-time status and/or you enroll for non-traditional course work. Contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions concerning how non-traditional programs could affect your financial aid.

More information regarding Independent Study (IS) course work and Pell Grant in Pell Grant Q & A's.

Please also see the WIU Satisfactory Progress Requirements (Section 9) for additional information on non-traditional course work and financial aid.

Students enrolled concurrently at WIU and Black Hawk College may qualify for financial aid if enrolled for at least six (6) hours at the WIU-Quad Cities. Contact Luis Moreno (309/762-9481) at the WIU-Quad Cities campus to complete necessary paperwork each semester.