Financial Aid
Guide for Completing Western Illinois Sponsored TANF Online Forms
If you meet the following criteria and wish to be considered for a Western Illinois Sponsored TANF Scholarship, please complete the forms as outlined below:
Scholarship eligibility criteria:
To be considered, students MUST meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Illinois resident;
- Have income below 200% of the poverty level** and/or receive TANF;
- Have a minor child/children (under the age of 18);
- Be accepted and enrolled full-time (minimum 12 hours) in a post-secondary education level program/courses leading to a 1st baccalaureate degree and employment;
- Exceptions granted to minimum enrollment requirements on a case by case basis and during summer enrollment - appeal to be submitted in writing with Student Record for the term involved, excluding summer
- Maintain at least a 2.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a 4.0 scale;
- Meet WIU Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines as defined by the Financial Aid Office for all students receiving financial aid each semester;
- Achieve their degree within a maximum of 8 years (provided funding is available for continuing the program);
- Meet the eligibility criteria each semester funding is awarded.
**2024-2025 HHS Poverty Guidelines
Size of Family Unit | 48 Contiguous States & DC | 200% of Poverty Level |
1 | $ 15,060 | $ 18,072 |
2 | $ 20,440 | $ 24,528 |
3 | $ 25,820 | $ 30,984 |
4 | $ 31,200 | $ 37,440 |
5 | $ 36,580 | $ 43,896 |
6 | $ 41,960 | $ 50,352 |
7 | $ 47,340 | $ 56,808 |
8 | $ 52,720 | $ 63,264 |
For each additional person add | $ 5,620 | $ 6,744 |
** Per ASPE, January, 2024
Completing Forms for Summer 2024-25:
- TANF Application
- TANF Acknowledgment Form
- Information Release
- Fall 2024 Student Record (new applicants only)
- Fall 2024 Progress Report (returning students only)
- Fall 2024 Book Reimbursement Request (optional)
- Childcare Expense Form (optional)
Applicants will need to submit all five mandatory forms for their applications to be reviewed along with a medical card for the applicant and all minor children.
Eligibility and Awarding of TANF funds will not occur until after the add/drop period (10th day) of the term in which aid is being requested.
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