Financial Aid Resources

General Information About Financial Aid

Access the following pages for a free, comprehensive, independent and objective guide to student financial aid, as well as helpful planning resources.

• The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid (FinAid)
• The Guide to Federal Student Aid (PDF)

Apply for Aid

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be filed each year to be considered for financial assistance.

• Financial Aid Vocab Cheat Sheet 
• FAFSA: Facts and Fiction
• FAFSA: Frequently Asked Questions

Personal Loan History

Not sure how much you have borrowed in student loans? Whether you've borrowed student loans while attending SXU or any other institution, you can view your student loan history online by accessing Federal Student Aid's Manage Loans page.

For more information regarding your Perkins Loan, visit University Accounting Services (UAS). UAS can provide information about your Perkins Loan, assist you in applying for a deferment or forbearance, allow you to update your address, give you repayment options and more.

State of Illinois

For financial aid resources from the state of Illinois, visit College Illinois.

Tax Information

For information regarding tax benefits for college costs, access the Internal Revenue Service.