State of Illinois

Students must be Illinois residents and attend an approved Illinois institution of postsecondary education to be eligible for the following programs:

Illinois State Monetary Award Program (MAP)

This need-based grant is determined by the state of Illinois after students file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Failure to file the FAFSA prior to the MAP deadline (as set by the State of Illinois) will result in the loss of funds.

Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program

This scholarship is available to Asian American, Black, Hispanic or Native American minority students enrolled as sophomores, juniors or seniors in a teacher education program. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.