Office of Financial Aid
Our goal is to assist you and your family in creating a comprehensive aid award that fits your family's unique circumstances by securing the resources necessary to fund your education. The Financial Aid Office is available year-round and committed to helping you navigate the financial aid process.
Apply for Financial Aid
Accessing financial aid begins by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Be sure to use Governors State University's School Code 009145.
We highly encourage you to review the FAQ document for determining financial aid eligible coursework.
Important Dates for 2024-2025 Aid Year
| FAFSA Application is available online | December 31, 2023 |
| Begin reviewing the "Check List" in the Financial Aid Self-Service portal | April 1, 2024 |
| Financial Aid Award Packaging begins | April 1, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 Financial Aid Application available | March 2025 |
2024-2025 Financial Aid Disbursements
| Fall 2024 | September 16, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | February 10, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | June 9, 2025 |
For important information related to the 2024-2025 FAFSA, please refer to our FAFSA Simplification webpage.
Important Dates for 2025-2026 Aid Year
| FAFSA Application is available online | December 1, 2024 |
| Begin reviewing the "Check List" in the Financial Aid Self-Service portal | TBD |
| Financial Aid Award Packaging begins | TBD |
| Summer 2026 Financial Aid Application available | March 2026 |
2025-2026 Financial Aid Disbursements
| Fall 2025 | September 15, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | February 9, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | June 8, 2026 |
Financial Aid refunds will be deposited directly into a bank account of your choice typically within 5 business days of disbursement if you have completed the online bank information form for direct deposit refunds. Federal regulation allows for this process to take up to 14 days.
Class Start and Registration Dates
Please visit registration to view dates. Please note that any changes you make to your schedule after the financial aid disbursement date could impact your financial aid.
Tuition and Payment Plan Dates
Please visit student accounts to view important dates and deadlines for tuition and payment.
Federal Regulations require Governors State University to provide consumer information about the university and financial aid.
Contact
Office of Financial Aid, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484
Phone: 708.534.4480 | Fax: 708.534.1172 | Email: faid@govst.edu
Virtual Hours - Mon.-Fri. - 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
On-campus hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.