Grants
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is available to students with financial need. This is based on a federal formula from family financial information submitted on the FAFSA. Awards for 2009-2010 will range up to $5,350.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG is for students of exceptional need who also receive the Federal Pell Grant. Awards for 2009-2010 will range up to $2,000.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The ACG is a federally funded grant for students with exceptional need who also receive the Federal Pell Grant. Eligible students are entering freshmen who have completed a "rigorous secondary school program" and sophomores who have completed a "rigorous secondary school program" and have a cumulative 3.0 GPA during freshman year. Awards for 2009-2010 are $750 for freshmen and $1,300 for sophomores who are enrolled full-time.
Please see Secretary of Education's site for more information on requirements.
Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP)
Illinois residents are considered for this need-based grant, which is restricted to payment of tuition and fees. Typically the application deadline is September 30 for first-time applicants and August 15 for continuing students. (Dates are subject to change by ISAC.) Visit the http://www.collegezone.com/ website for further information. Awards for 2009-2010 will range up to $2,484.
Illinois Incentive for Access Program (IIA)
This program provides a grant up to $500 for freshmen who are Illinois residents and have a zero EFC based on their FAFSA. IIA grants can be used for any educational expense. Visit the http://www.collegezone.com/ website for further information.