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Unit: Financial Aid

Hope Chicago agreement to provide debt-free education for CPS students

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Illinois State University announced an agreement with Hope Chicago, opening the door for Chicago Public School students and their parents to pursue debt-free higher education. 

Pell Grants: Making an impact for 50 years

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The federal Pell Grant celebrates its golden anniversary this year. For students pursuing higher education, the grants are worth their weight in gold.  

David Krueger retirement reception, January 28

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David Krueger is retiring from Illinois State University at the end of January after 36 years of service in the Financial Aid Office.

Virtual Part-time Job Fair connects students with employers

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Career Services is hosting its annual Part-time Job Fair virtually on September 2.

Redbirds Rising campaign reaches record-breaking conclusion

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Illinois State University concluded its largest fundraising campaign on June 30, raising $180.9 million during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State. The historic campaign was supported by 56,143 donors.

Campus collaboration focused on curtailing student loan default

The Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Technology Solutions worked closely to harness data for borrowers to help lower student loan default rates.

Redbird donors rise to support students in need!

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Illinois State donors have been giving to the Red and White Scholarship since the fund was established in 2011 to help students with unexpected financial hardships.

CARES Act funding applications in place for Illinois State students

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Illinois State University has received funding through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The money helps students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Part-time Job Fair helps students with more than finances

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The Career Center hosts the Part-time Job Fair to help students succeed financially and as professionals.

Video: What to know about financial aid for transfer students

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In this video, Cory Washington, a financial aid counselor at Illinois State, answers questions about what to expect when pursuing financial aid as a Redbird.

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