Illinois MAP Grant (Monetary Award Program)
Scholarships · Free Education and Training
| Funding provider | Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
|---|---|
| Available funding / benefit | Amount: see official page |
| Must it be repaid? | No — this is a grant/scholarship or funded benefit, per the official page. |
| Who is eligible | Need-based Illinois state grant toward tuition and fees at approved Illinois colleges, for students in credit programs. Apply through the FAFSA. Note for 2026-27: following a July 2026 federal court ruling, ISAC state-aid eligibility rules changed for some students and the ISAC Alternative Application is closed for 2026-27 — check the official page for how this affects you. |
| Eligible locations | US, Illinois, Illinois residents |
| Application opens | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Application deadline | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Matching funds required | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Required documents | FAFSA (or the ISAC Alternative Application when it is open) |
| Application status | Open — verified on the official page |
| Last verified by Earn and Pay | 2026-11-04 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements in the table above — and on the official page, which is the final word.
- Gather the required documents — for this program: FAFSA (or the ISAC Alternative Application when it is open)
- Go to the official application page using the red button below. Earn and Pay never collects applications or money for this program.
- Complete and submit the application before the deadline
- Save your confirmation and follow the funder’s instructions for status updates.
Official program page: https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/grants/monetary-award-program/
Earn and Pay is a directory and matching service — not the funder, not a lender, and not a government agency. We never guarantee eligibility or approval; the funder decides. Details above were verified on the official page on the date shown. Funding programs change: if anything here differs from the official page, the official page is correct — and you can tell us on WhatsApp so we fix it.