Student

Completion of the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid is required to determine Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant eligibility for RISE Act (Public Act 101-0021) eligible students. For more information on the RISE Act see the User Guide or visit our website. Your application will be processed by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

Before you complete the application, the following questions will determine whether this is the MAP application for you, or whether you should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Your responses to these questions are for ISAC’s use only and will not be shared with your school or third parties (even after you complete the application). ISAC has strict security and confidentiality policies and procedures in place to protect the integrity of student records.

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