The MAP Grant is a state-funded, need-based grant awarded by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

• You and your parents must be Illinois residents.
• Undergraduates who haven’t earned a bachelor’s or professional degree are eligible.
• This grant is awarded to students with a Student Aid Index of less than 9,000.
• 2024-2025 awards vary from $300 to $8,400.
• Awards for students with less than 15 credit hours per semester will be prorated.
• Students with a prorated MAP award that are enrolled in 12-14 hours may receive the MAP Hour Adjustment Award to replace the MAP reduction.
• Grants may be limited based on FAFSA application date, number of applicants, and funding levels appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly.
• Students who have accumulated 135 MAP Eligibility Units are not eligible.