Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid - RISE Act

Retention of Illinois 学生 和 Equity (RISE) Act allows qualifying undocumented students 和 transgender students who were otherwise ineligible for federal financial aid to apply for all forms of State financial aid. 的 Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid provides a pathway for these qualified students to apply for Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, the State's largest need-based grant program for low-income college students.

When completing the Alternative Application for the Fall 2023 or the Spring 2024 terms, make sure to select the award year 2023-2024.

访问 Alternative Application to apply for Illinois MAP 奖助金

If you have already completed the application, send an email including your name 和 MCC ID to finaid@callmela.net with the subject line: Alternative Application Completed.

If you're having trouble completing the application or would like more information regarding the application, send an email including your name, telephone number, 和 best contact method to finaid@callmela.net with the subject line: Alternative Application Help

Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid FAQ