Financial Aid

Selected student service offices will have additional hours in January and February to better support you.

Skokie Campus

Des Plaines Campus

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 11, 18
Saturday, Jan. 11 and Feb. 1

• Admission
• Academic Advising (OATSS)
• Enrollment Center
• Financial Aid 
• Testing Center

Extended Hours: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 12, 19
Saturday, Jan. 11 and Feb. 1

• Admission
• Academic Advising (OATSS)
• Enrollment Center
• Financial Aid
• Testing Center

Extended Hours: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Applying for Aid

It’s easy to apply for financial assistance at Oakton. Here’s what to do. 

  1. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Oakton's school code is 009896.
  2. Receive your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) from the U.S. Department of Education. The FSS estimates the amount you and/or your family are able to contribute toward college expenses; your aid award is based on the difference between the College’s cost of attendance and this amount.
  3. Complete financial aid verification using Oakton's Verify FAFSA tool. 
  4. Submit the Oakton College Scholarship Application if you’re applying for an Oakton-funded scholarship.
  5. Check application procedures for any additional scholarship programs. For instance, some Illinois financial aid programs require separate applications. Check ISAC's Website for more information. 

Eligible undocumented students who are disqualified from federal financial aid may apply for state financial aid through the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid

Dates and Deadlines

Meeting deadlines is an important part of the financial aid process. Applicants must meet particular dates to be considered for the most financial aid options.

Important Information for Financial Aid Recipients

All scholarship, veterans, and financial assistance recipients must enroll in the Financial Aid EZ Pay Payment Plan–even if tuition and fees are covered in full–because any change in enrollment status may result in decreased eligibility for financial aid. Students expecting financial assistance to pay their tuition and fees also must enroll in EZ Pay.

Financial Assistance Team

Des Plaines

  • Elizabeth Gilbert, Manager of Student Financial Assistance
  • Lauren Hackett, Scholarship Coordinator
  • Frank Nero, Business Analyst
  • Jamie Petersen, Senior Manager of Financial Assistance and Scholarships
  • Angela Salazar, Financial Assistance Advisor and Analyst
  • Eduardo Vaca, Financial Aid Technical and Accounts Analyst
  • Tracy Williams, Financial Assistance Advisor and Analyst

Skokie

  • Alexis Alvarez, Financial Assistance Advisor and Analyst
  • Jenna Graves, Financial Assistance and Financial Literacy Coordinator

To contact the Financial Assistance Team, email financialaid@oakton.edu.