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Pritzker plans to allocate additional $50M to MAP grant funding

By Kierra Frazier | March 31, 2019

Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker, (center) talks Dec. 13 with President Donald Trump during a meeting with newly elected governors in the Cabinet Room of the White House.

MAP grant funding was much needed

By Ashley Hines | March 1, 2019

It is imperative Illinois policy-makers continue prioritizing higher education since it will help not only students, but the recovering economy as well.Illinois high school graduates over the past decade have been choosing to attend out-of-state colleges...

President addresses financial crisis

By Morgan Fink | April 6, 2017

Bill would appropriate $72M in funds to NIU

By Alexander Chettiath | February 22, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to lawmakers as he leaves the House chambers after delivering the State of the Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly on Wednesday at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. Rauner vetoed Senate Bill 2043 on Friday, which would have appropriated $397 million for MAP funding.

Financial Aid Office announces early cutoff for MAP grant awards

By Northern Star staff | January 20, 2016

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission, which allocates financial aid funding, anticipates an early cutoff this year for MAP grant awards, according to a Student Financial Aid Office email.Illinois residents who file the FAFSA are chosen on a first-come,...

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month

By Jessi Haish | February 5, 2013

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is hosting events during the month of February. More than 200 events will be held across the state to help students and their families with college financial aid. Free Application for Federal Student Aid...

Illinois State Scholars chosen

By Northern Star Staff | December 9, 2012

Nearly 19,000 high school students were recognized as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), according to an ISAC news release. Illinois State Scholar winners rank in the top 10 percent of high school seniors from...

Students urged to file FAFSA ASAP

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2011

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is urging students to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early this year. According to a press release issued Feb. 9, ISAC is seeking 800,000 completed applications in 2011,...

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Pritzker plans to allocate additional $50M to MAP grant funding

MAP grant funding was much needed

President addresses financial crisis

Bill would appropriate $72M in funds to NIU

Financial Aid Office announces early cutoff for MAP grant awards

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month

Illinois State Scholars chosen

Students urged to file FAFSA ASAP

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