MAP Grant Archive

Fall Financial Aid Deadlines

November 17, 2020
If you plan on borrowing loans this semester, please act quickly, as the last day to accept or increase a federal student loan is Friday, November 20.
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MAP Grant Funding Expanded to Qualifying Undocumented and Transgender Students

January 30, 2020
The Office of Financial Aid announced a new funding option for Illinois residents who cannot file a FAFSA because of their gender identity or citizenship status.
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Submit Proof of Illinois Residency by December 9

December 5, 2016
In order to be eligible for MAP grant funding for the fall term, proof of Illinois Residency must be submitted by Friday, December 9.
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MAP Advocacy Student Leader Summit—October 29

October 18, 2016
Student leaders from Illinois public, private, and community colleges and universities, as well as government relations, media relations, and financial aid staff members are welcome to attend this important event.
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State of Illinois Stop-gap Funding Benefits Illinois Tech MAP Recipients

April 27, 2016
Illinois Tech is pleased that Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly that provides partial funding for higher education for the current fiscal year, which began July 1, 2015.
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Illinois Tech is mentioned as one of numerous universities and colleges working to remedy the loss of MAP funding due to the state budget crisis in an article in the Chicago Tribune.

April 1, 2016
Read the article in the Chicago Tribune here.…
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Urgent: MAP Grant Suspension Date for 2016-17

March 8, 2016
The Office of Financial Aid just received notification that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is suspending the 2016-2017 Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant for all students whose initial 2016-2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA is submitted after Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 11:59 p.m.
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Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges MAP Rally February 16

February 15, 2016
The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges invites students and administrators to gather outside the Thompson Center (100 W Randolph St, Chicago) from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16 to show their support for institutions across the state that are affected by the MAP Grant funding crisis.
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Voice Your Opinions About the MAP Grant Crisis Online

February 9, 2016
If you or someone you know has been affected by the MAP Grant funding crisis, you can join other Illinois colleges and universities in voicing your opinion online.
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Illinois Tech Student Jacqueline Suriano’s financial gift from a stranger to help cover her cost of tuition is featured in an article in CNN Money.

January 25, 2016
Read the article in CNN Money here.…
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Faculty/Staff
- Virtual Faculty Lounge
  November 12, 2020
  Recreate the feeling of sitting in the faculty lounge with colleagues at the Virtual Faculty Lounge, hosted by the Center for Learning Innovation.
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- Your Voice Matters! Join the Staff Advisory Council Focus Groups
  November 10, 2020
  The Staff Advisory Council is seeking staff participants for its focus groups on the president’s initiatives.
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- Open Enrollment is Now Open
  November 05, 2020
  Illinois Tech’s annual open enrollment period for benefits will run from Monday, November 2, 2020, through Friday, November 13, 2020. Changes made during Open Enrollment become effective January 1, 2021.
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- Lifeworks November Caregiving Features, COVID-19 Toolkit
  November 05, 2020
  Lifeworks, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is featuring Caregiving in November's Heartbeat Newsletter.
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- TIAA November Financial Essentials Webinars
  November 05, 2020
  TIAA, one of Illinois Tech’s 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, has announced several Financial Essentials webinars running from November 10–12.
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- 403(b) Contribution Maximums for 2021
  November 05, 2020
  The IRS has announced that there will be no changes to the current limits for retirement plan contributions going into 2021.
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- Volunteer to Judge at the Upper Midwest Regional Virtual Ethics Bowl
  November 03, 2020
  Illinois Tech’s Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions (CSEP) invites members of the Illinois Tech community to serve as judges or moderators at the Upper Midwest Regional Ethics Bowl Bowl Virtual Competition on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
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- DocuSign Coming Soon: Training Sessions Available
  October 29, 2020
  OTS is happy to announce that we have partnered with DocuSign as our new electronic signature tool for the entire University. Live training sessions conducted by a DocuSign expert will be available before the end of the year.
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- Help Us Celebrate International Education Week 2020
  October 29, 2020
  The International Center is asking faculty and staff to send photos and quotes as part of a social media campaign to celebrate International Education Week, November 16-20, 2020.
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- Submit Your Nominations Today for the 2020 Staff Excellence Awards
  October 27, 2020
  Nominations can originate from anyone in the university community including staff, faculty, students or vendors. Judging criteria will be based on service to students, faculty, or staff; innovation and excellence of the initiative; and the degree to which the initiative improves a university function.
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MAP Grant Archive

Fall Financial Aid Deadlines

MAP Grant Funding Expanded to Qualifying Undocumented and Transgender Students

Submit Proof of Illinois Residency by December 9

MAP Advocacy Student Leader Summit—October 29

State of Illinois Stop-gap Funding Benefits Illinois Tech MAP Recipients

Illinois Tech is mentioned as one of numerous universities and colleges working to remedy the loss of MAP funding due to the state budget crisis in an article in the Chicago Tribune.

Urgent: MAP Grant Suspension Date for 2016-17

Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges MAP Rally February 16

Voice Your Opinions About the MAP Grant Crisis Online

Illinois Tech Student Jacqueline Suriano’s financial gift from a stranger to help cover her cost of tuition is featured in an article in CNN Money.

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