MAP Grant To Do List:
- Complete the FAFSA by March 1 (priority filing date).
- NIU's School Code is 001737
- Check your NIU e-mail account for messages from the NIU Student Financial Aid Office.
- Check your MyNIU account for awarding to be applied to your Bursar's account.
Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP)
Illinois MAP Grants are need-based grants and may be used for tuition, and mandatory fees only.
Eligibility Requirements
For students to receive the MAP Grant they must:
- Be an Illinois resident
- Be an undergraduate student
- Not have earned a bachelor's or professional degree prior to the award
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours per semester
- Demonstrate financial need (based on information provided on the FAFSA)
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by the University
- Not be in default on any student loans or owe a refund on any state or federal grants
Grant Funds
The award amounts for each student are dependent on:
- Calculation of Financial Need
- Cost of tuition and mandatory fees
- Number of hours enrolled
- Funding for the program
You can estimate the amount of your MAP award by using the State and Federal Aid Estimator.
Awards can ONLY be applied to tuition and mandatory fees.
Resources
For more information on the Illinois MAP Grant, please visit College Zone.
