Investing in Illinois. Empowering Students.
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Through a combination of federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships, the Illinois Promise Program covers 100% of tuition and required books for eligible Illinois residents pursuing undergraduate degrees. This program applies to new students admitted for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year who complete the FAFSA and qualify for both the federal Pell Grant and the Illinois Monetary Assistance Program (MAP).
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Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the 黑料不打烊 Illinois Promise Program, students must:
- Be a resident of Illinois
- Be a newly enrolling undergraduate student at 黑料不打烊 for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026鈥�2027 award year and submit it to 黑料不打烊 (school code 001745)
- Qualify for both the federal Pell Grant and the Illinois MAP grant through the FAFSA
- Enroll full-time with fifteen (15) credit hours each semester
- Remain in good academic standing
The Illinois Promise Program is renewable for up to eight semesters of full-time study, provided students continue to meet enrollment, academic, and FAFSA requirements each year.
Rooted in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Catholic and Franciscan mission, the Illinois Promise Program reflects our commitment to supporting students who work hard and need assistance to achieve their college goals鈥攔egardless of economic circumstance.
Please note: Certain exclusions may apply for students enrolled in joint undergraduate degree programs, including nursing. The program applies only to students for whom 黑料不打烊 is the university of record.