3. 2018 Student Income Information
1. Did you file a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return? (check only one box)
I have filed a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return
• Sign and date your 2018 Federal Income Tax Return (attach a copy)
• Attach a copy of your W2 form(s)/1099s
I did not file and am not required to file a 2018 U. S. Income Tax Return (please answer question 2)
2. If you did not file and are not required to file a 2018 U. S. Income Tax Return, list your employer(s) and any income
received in 2018 below. If no income was earned or if the question does not apply, write in “0”. Do not use N/A as an
answer. Please submit W2s or 1099s to validate totals listed below.
Student Employer(s) __________________________________________________
Spouse Employer(s) ___________________________________________________
a. Student’s total earnings from work $___________
b. Spouse’s total earnings from work $___________
3. Report the total amount of cash, savings, and investments you currently own:
a. Total amount of cash, savings, and investments $___________
4. 2018 Parent Income Information
1. Did your parent(s) file a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return? (check only one box)
They have filed a 2018 Federal Income Tax Return
• Sign, date and attach a copy of your parent(s)’ 2018 Federal Income Tax Return.
• Attach a copy of your parent(s)’ W2 form(s)/1099s
They did not file and are not required to file a 2018 U. S. Income Tax Return (please answer question #2)
2. If your parent(s) did not file and are not required to file a 2018 U. S. Income Tax Return, list their employer(s) and any
income received in 2018 below. If no income was earned or if the question does not apply, write in “0”. Do not use
N/A as an answer. Please submit W2s or 1099s to validate totals listed below.
Parent 1 Employer(s) __________________________________________________
Parent 2 Employer(s) __________________________________________________
a. Parent 1 total earnings from work $____________
b. Parent 2 total earnings from work $____________
3. Report the total amount of cash, savings, and investments your parent(s) currently own. Exclude the value of the
home in which your family resides, but include the value income properties (market value minus debt):
a. Total amount of cash, savings, and investments $____________
I certify that the information provided to the Office of Financial Aid is true and correct.
__________________________________ ___________ __________________________________ ___________
Student Signature (must print and sign) Date Parent Signature (dependent students only) Date
5. Letter of Explanation and Confirmation of RISE Application
1. On a separate sheet of paper, explain why you are requesting additional institutional need-based assistance and how
much you and your family can contribute toward your educational expenses.
A letter explaining my financial situation is attached: _________
Initial Here
2. I have completed the Alternative Application for Additional Financial Aid: Yes No (I am not an IL Resident)