ILResidencyform
Independent Student
Date ______________________________
Dear _______________________________________:
We anticipate that you will be eligible to receive a Monetary Award from the Illinois Student
Assistance Commission (ISAC) for the 2020-2021 academic year. Before the funds can be
disbursed, Financial Aid Services must verify your Illinois residency. ISAC rules state that a self
supporting student is considered a resident of Illinois if he/she meets the following criteria:
"An independent student is a resident of Illinois if the applicant has a true, fixed and
permanent home within the State of Illinois (at the time of application) and has so resided
for a period of 12 continuous, full months immediately prior to the start of the academic
year for which assistance is requested."
This means that you must have resided in Illinois prior to August 19, 2019. Please complete the
attached form and return it to our office with a copy of at least one of the documents listed. If
you have any questions regarding this matter, please call our office.
Sincerely,
Financial Aid Services
ILResidencyform
Illinois Residency Verification
2020-2021
I understand that I must be a resident of Illinois to receive financial assistance under the Illinois
Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Monetary Award Program. Further, I understand that
Illinois residency is defined by the ISAC to be the following:
"An Independent Student is a Resident of Illinois if the applicant has a true, fixed and
permanent home within the State of Illinois (at the time of application) and has so resided
for a period of 12 continuous, full months immediately prior to the start of the academic
year for which assistance is requested."
I certify that I was living in the State of Illinois at the time I filed the 2020-2021 Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for IL Financial Aid and that I
have physically resided in the State of Illinois 12 continuous full months since August 19, 2019.
I have attached the following document(s) with an issue date prior to August 19, 2019 to verify
my Illinois residency in accordance with the above definition:
Illinois Driver's License or State of IL ID card issue by Secretary of State
Utility or rent bills in my name
Illinois High School or College transcript
Illinois Auto Registration Card
Residential lease with my name appearing on the lease
Valid State of IL income tax return or federal tax return transcripts
Wage and tax statement such as W-2 or 1099 forms
Statement of benefits from the Social Security Administration
Statement of benefits history from the Illinois Department of Public Aid
Statement of benefits history from the Illinois Department of Employment Security
Property tax bill
Illinois voter’s registration card
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Student Name (please print) USF ID
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Student Signature Date
Please return this signed statement and documents to:
Financial Aid Services
500 Wilcox Street Joliet, IL 60435 | finaid@stfrancis.edu
(815) 740-3403 | Toll-free: (866) 890-8331 | Fax: (815) 740-3822
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