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Eastern Illinois University Financial Aid & Scholarships

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Learn more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities from Eastern Illinois University!

10/30/2026

🎓💰 Your next scholarship opportunity starts November 1!

The Academic Works Scholarship Search Engine opens November 1, making it time to start exploring scholarship opportunities at Eastern Illinois University! 🖤💙

EIU offers over 1,000 competitive scholarship awards to help support your academic journey. Don’t miss your chance to find scholarships that could help make your college dreams a reality!

📅 Mark your calendar for November 1! 🔎 Start your scholarship search and invest in your future!

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10/16/2026

🐾💙 Interested in EIU? 💛
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Have questions about financial aid? We’re here to help! 🎓✨

Stop by and connect with our Financial Aid Representatives to learn more about your financial aid options and get your questions answered. We’re excited to help future Panthers take the next step toward their college journey!

📍 Visit Us:
Student Services Building, East Wing
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
📞 Phone: (217) 581-6405
📧 Email: [email protected]

🕘 Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

We’re always here to help you navigate your financial aid journey! 💙🐾

Rollthers! 🐾🎉

10/09/2026

🚨 STILL NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR SAP? 🚨

If your GPA is below 2.0, your completion rate is under 67%, or you’ve reached the maximum attempted hours for financial aid, you may need to submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal. 📚💙

✨ SAP Appeals are now available online!
📅 Fall SAP Appeals are due November 15th!

Don’t wait until the last minute — get your appeal submitted and stay on track toward your degree! 🎓💛

🔗 Follow the link below for more information!

https://www.eiu.edu/finaid/policies_academic_progress.php

10/02/2026

👻🎃 The FAFSA doesn’t have to be spooky! 🎃👻

Filling out the FAFSA is an important step toward making college more affordable and you don’t have to do it alone! 💰🎓

Stop by the Eastern Illinois University Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships for assistance with your FAFSA and financial aid questions. We’re here to help make the process a little less spooky! 🧡

📍 Student Services Building, East Wing�📞 (217) 581-6405�📧 [email protected]�🕘 Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

09/23/2026

🎓 FAFSA is OPEN! 💰

Ready to take the next step toward funding your education? The 2027–2028 FAFSA is now available! Complete your FAFSA to be considered for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. 📚✨

Don’t wait—get started today and make sure you’re prepared for the upcoming academic year!
🔗 Submit your FAFSA today!

09/18/2026

🎓 There’s a scholarship for your Panther journey! 💙💛

From merit and transfer scholarships to departmental, honors, and specialty opportunities, EIU offers a variety of ways to help make college more affordable. 🐾

Explore your options and invest in your future at EIU!

09/12/2026

💰 Financial aid questions? We’ve got answers!

Wondering how to accept your loans, submit your FAFSA, or figure out what financial aid you may qualify for? The EIU Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is here to help!

📍 Student Services Building, East Wing
📞 217-581-6405
📧 :[email protected]

Don’t know where to start? Stop by, give us a call, or send us an email!

08/19/2026

🎓 WE’RE HIRING! 💙

Ready to make a difference in the lives of EIU students? The Eastern Illinois University Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is growing our team!

We are currently hiring for two full-time positions:

💼 Financial Aid Coordinator — $21.31/hour
💼 Financial Aid Representative — $18.48/hour

From helping students navigate FAFSA and scholarships to answering questions, processing financial aid documents, and supporting students and families, these positions play an important role in helping Panthers reach their educational goals. 🐾

📅 Application deadline: August 31

Think you’d be a great fit—or know someone who would? Apply today and join our team!

Applications can be found here ➡️ https://www.eiu.edu/jobs/

07/29/2026

💙 Have questions about scholarships or financial aid? We've got you covered!
The Eastern Illinois University Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is here to help students and families understand scholarships, grants, loans, and the financial aid process. No question is too small we're here to help you invest in your future! 🎓

📱(217) 581-6405
📧 [email protected]

06/30/2026

🚨 Important Reminder, Panthers! 🐾

The deadline to submit your Summer Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal is TOMORROW, July 1! ⏰

If you need to appeal your financial aid eligibility for the summer term, don't wait until the last minute. Be sure to submit all required materials before the deadline.

To submit your summer SAP please follow this link: https://www.eiu.edu/finaid/policies_academic_progress.php

Questions? Contact the Eastern Illinois University Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships—we're here to help! 💙

Address

600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL
61920

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.eiu.edu/finaid/

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