Grants

Federal Pell Grant

• Does not need to be repaid (unless you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
• Can be used for tuition, fees, living expenses
• This grant is based on financial need
• Amount of award is calculated by the college based on information from the SAR
• Awarded to undergraduate students-those who haven't earned a bachelor's or graduate degree
• Amounts can change yearly
• Maximum award for 2011-2012 is $5550

MAP Grant

• Does not need to be repaid (unless you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
• This grant is based on financial need
• This need based grant can only be used by Illinois residents attending an approved Illinois school or one of the four military service academies
• Pays tuition and mandatory fees
• Awarded to undergraduate students-those who haven't earned a bachelor's or graduate degree
• Amounts can change yearly
• Maximum award for 2011-2012 is $4720