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
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: don’t forget to sign up for the match!
  May 13, 2021
  Are you a faculty member approaching your first anniversary or a staff member approaching your second anniversary? You may wish to take a moment to review your current 403(b) contribution percentage and submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement to take advantage of the university match.
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- ACE Professors Modares and Mohammadi Contribute to the International Conference on Reliable Engineering Computing
  May 06, 2021
  Mehdi Modares, associate professor, and Jamshid Mohammadi, professor in the Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering department, will contribute to the 9th International Virtual Conference on Reliable Engineering Computing.
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- TIAA May Financial Wellness Webinars
  May 06, 2021
  TIAA, one of Illinois Tech’s 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, has announced several Financial Essentials webinars running from May 11-13, 2021. Sessions are open to all retirement plan participants regardless of the vendor with which they invest, and are available for on-demand viewing for 30 days following the live broadcasts.
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- Lifeworks is Highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month this May
  May 06, 2021
  In addition to their Heartbeat Newsletter, which features resources like "Understanding Burnout" and a self-care infographic, they've launched a new Building Your Self-Care Toolkit microsite. There will also be a live webinar on May 11 at 1pm CST called “Mental Health Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
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- Financial Wellness Series Kicks Off on May 11!
  May 04, 2021
  Human Resources is pleased to present a series of Financial Wellness courses, made possible by Illinois Tech’s partnership with PNC Bank. The first course, Budgeting 2.0, will take place via virtual workshop on Tuesday, May 11 at Noon.
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- Black Women at Illinois Tech Networking Group
  May 04, 2021
  Join fellow Black women staff and faculty at Illinois Tech monthly as we meet to network and share our commonalities. The group meets every third Thursday of the month.
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- Faculty Fellowship Award – Applications due May 21
  May 04, 2021
  The Center for Learning Innovation will offer Faculty Fellowship Awards awards that are open to all faculty members (including adjunct faculty). The deadline for submitting proposals is May 21, 2021.
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- Spotlight on Illinois Tech’s New Pet Insurance
  April 27, 2021
  Whether you've become the owner of a pandemic puppy or have had fur babies for years, Illinois Tech's new Pet Insurance benefit is definitely something you'll want to consider.
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- When was the last time you reviewed your beneficiaries?
  April 23, 2021
  Naming and regularly reviewing beneficiaries (and updating if necessary) is important to ensure that your funds and benefit amounts will be distributed according to your wishes in the event of your death.
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- Lifeworks April Features, Smartphone App, and CareNow Programs
  April 23, 2021
  Lifeworks, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is featuring Embracing Diversity in their April issue of the Heartbeat Newsletter.
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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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