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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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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