SWIC financial aid helps students further their education with grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities. Contact the Financial Aid Office by calling 618/235-2700 ext. 5288 or emailing fin_aid@swic.edu.
Apply for Federal and State Financial Aid
Apply for federal and state financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov. Remember to use the school code for Southwestern Illinois College – 001636 when applying. You must complete the FAFSA every academic year. Furthermore, you should consider completing the FAFSA as soon as it becomes available for maximum eligibility.
Struggling to fill out your FAFSA?
SWIC’s Financial Aid Office provides free FAFSA completion assistance.
Financial Aid Refunds
Financial Aid refunds have moved to an electronic format! Visit Student Accounts to learn more about refunds.
Financial Aid and Academic Advising
Because the SWIC Financial Aid Office will pay only for classes that are required for a student’s declared program(s) of study, we are strongly encouraging students to meet with an academic advisor to review their program(s) of study and the classes required to complete the program(s).
Financial Aid Forms
Before financial aid can be awarded, students must complete all required application documentation. To review assigned items, students should view the To Do List in their eSTORM Student Center or My Tasks tile to ensure that the correct forms are completed for their SWIC financial aid. All financial aid applicants should monitor their SWIC student email for updates to their financial aid status.
Net Price Calculator
Accordingly, SWIC is committed to providing an individual review of your unique financial situation. Although the calculator is not able to take all of your special circumstances into account, you will have the opportunity to share them should you choose to apply for financial aid.
How does it work? The calculator measures the financial strength of your family and uses other facts you provide to estimate the dollar amount of grants, scholarships, and other financial aid that is likely to be available to you. Finally, your “net price” is the difference between that amount and the cost of attendance.