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FINANCIAL AND LEGAL RESOURCES
SIU has many financial and legal resources to help you succeed, including scholarships, grants, and rental assistance. To see all SIU Financial and Legal resources scroll down this page. Click the red button or activate the Chatbot to get additional help.
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The Office of the Bursar is responsible for disbursing financial aid to students. Aid is usually disbursed a week before classes start. Additional information on aid disbursement including types of aid, forms that must be submitted before disbursement can be done, and how aid is disbursed is available on our website.
Check Your Financial Aid Status
Information on your financial aid award, accepting and declining awards, cost of attendance, award history and student outstanding requirements are available online. We encourage you to regularly check your status. Step-by-step instructions for checking your financial aid status are available.
Dropping/Withdrawing from Classes
Dropping or withdrawing from classes can significantly impact your financial aid, as well as your eligibility for aid in the future. If you need to drop a class or withdraw from the university, you should consult with your advisor and also discuss the changes with the Financial Aid Office before doing so. Additional information can be found on our website, as well as in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Financial Aid Calendar and Deadlines
The Financial Aid Office maintains monthly calendars of upcoming financial workshops, important deadlines, and billing statement dates.
The Financial Aid Checklist is a month-by-month breakdown of important financial aid deadlines, suggestions on applications to fill out, and information about your Bursar vill, signing up for direct deposit, and additional financial aid options. The checklist is highly recommended for incoming freshmen.
When receiving financial aid, there are a variety of forms that you may need to submit. The Financial Aid Office has compiled all of their financial aid forms on one page to make them easier to find and fill out.
Grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid. There are several grants available to students and each of them have different eligibility requirements. We have broken down the types of grants that are available, their requirements, and how to apply for them.
Students who are renting an apartment for the first time are encouraged to meet with our free legal assistance team. We are available to review your lease before you sign it and explain your rights as a tenant. We also provide roommate agreement and subleasing agreement forms to help you successfully navigate your rental experiences.
Student Legal services can assist with cases ranging from adoption, divorces, landlord or tenant issues, to name changes and small claims. Our services are at no cost to enrolled students; however – we do not handle cases regarding student vs. student issues or conflicts.
The Net Price Calculator estimates the total cost of your academic school year based on enrollment hours, tuition and required fees, books, supplies, and meal plans. Please note, this is not an exact amount – it is only an estimate. The cost on your official Bursar bill may differ.
We know college is expensive, which is why we encourage students to apply for scholarships to help ease the financial burden. There are a variety of scholarships available, each with different eligibility requirements, scholarship amounts, and times of the year that they are available. Information on current scholarships, how to apply, and additional tips are available on our website.
There are situations in which students are eligible for a refund. The SIU Refund policy outlines these situations, as well as all other relevant information.
Student Loans are another form of financial assistance. Loans are awarded after your eligibility for grants, scholarships and Federal Work-Study have been considered and applied first. Your financial aid package may include student options – it is your choice to accept the student loan or forgo the offer. Information on loan repayment, maximum loan limits, federal vs. private loans, and more can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.