https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Complete the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid to apply for FREE money for your post-secondary plan.
Information about the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid
The Retention of Illinois Students & Equity (RISE) Act allows eligible undocumented students and transgender students disqualified from federal financial aid due to failure to register for Selective Service
https://www.isac.org/students/before-college/financial-aid-planning/completing-the-fafsa/dependency-status.html
Applicants are automatically considered to be dependent students for financial aid purposes (meaning financial aid eligibility will be determined including parent information) unless they meet the federal definition of an independent student.