Lewis and Clark Community College

State Financial Aid

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) provides Illinois residents with student aid options in addition to federal programs.

The FAFSA application deadline for Illinois state aid eligibility is August 15, 2006, for continuing applicants and September 30, 2006, for new applicants.

Illinois Grants

ISAC Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant

This state grant is based on need and provides for payment of tuition and mandatory fees only. To qualify, you must meet ISAC Illinois residency criteria. If Illinois is your legal residence, you will automatically apply for MAP when completing your FAFSA. To have your MAP award calculated, you must list a MAP eligible school as one of your six school choices on your FAFSA. ISAC determines specific award amounts.

ISAC Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive Access Grant

This is a state grant provided to college freshman (less than 28 credit hours attempted) students whose Expected Family Contribution is zero, who meet Illinois residency criteria, and who are enrolled at least part-time (six credit hours). This one-time, $500.00 award is disbursed in two installments of $250.00. Illinois residents automatically apply for this grants when completing the FAFSA.

Other Illinois Grants

Monetary Award Program Plus (MAP Plus)

Illinois National Guard Grant Program

Illinois Veteran Grant Program

Grant Program for Dependents of Police or Fire Officers

Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers

Bonus Incentive Grant

Illinois Teachers and Child Care Providers Loan Repayment Program

Student to Student Program of Matching Grants

Higher Education License Plate Program

Illinois Scholarship Programs

Merit Recognition Scholarship Program