# The Process

**Source**: https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/
**Parent**: https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/

The process of applying for financial aid at Illinois is simple, and it all starts with the [Free Application for Federal Student Aid](http://fafsa.ed.gov) (FAFSA).

## [Eligibility](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/eligibility)

Confirm that you meet the [qualifications](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/eligibility) to receive federal and state aid.

## [How to Apply](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/how-to-apply)

Learn [the steps](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/how-to-apply) you can take to apply for financial aid.

## [Notification](https://osfa.illinois.edu/process/checking-your-status-2/)

Find out how to view [your Financial Aid Notification,](https://osfa.illinois.edu/process/checking-your-status-2/financial-aid-notification/) which includes all our offers of aid.

## [Disbursement](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/disbursement)

Know [when and how financial aid is credited](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/disbursement) to your student account.

## [Satisfactory Academic Progress](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/satisfactory-academic-progress)

Understand the [federal policy](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/satisfactory-academic-progress) and how to meet all three eligibility requirements for financial aid.

## [Withdrawal, Refunds, & Reduction of Hours](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/withdrawal-refunds-reduction-of-hours)

Understand how [canceling your registration](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/withdrawal-refunds-reduction-of-hours) or reducing your hours of enrollment effects financial aid.

## [Special Programs](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/special-programs)

See the [additional financial aid requirements](https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/process/special-programs) for Parkland Concurrent Enrollment, Study Abroad, and Veterinary Medicine.