Your financial need is determined by the results of your FAFSA. For best consideration for need-based grants, file your FAFSA by the preferred filing date. Check your status and submit required documents at My.IllinoisState.edu.
A federal grant for students with significant financial need.
A federal grant to increase aid for very high need students.
A tuition and fee-specific State of Illinois grant for Illinois residents with demonstrated financial need.
The Access Grant is an institutional grant for students with the highest financial need. The FAFSA should be completed by our preferred filing date for consideration. The Access Grant is applied to tuition and fees only and requires full-time enrollment, if awarded. This grant, combined with other tuition and fee-specific awards, cannot exceed the amount of tuition and fees a student is charged. A portion of the Access Grant may be funded by the AIM High Program.
A State of Illinois program that assists low-income individuals and dislocated workers. Eligible students must have at least junior standing and be enrolled in certain career-oriented programs such as business, construction management, health information management, and several others. You are not automatically considered for Career Link when you file your FAFSA.
The Higher Education License Plate (HELP) Program provides grants to students who attend Illinois colleges for which the special collegiate license plates are available.
These programs are gift aid that do not require the recipient to have financial need; however, repayment is required if the recipient does not complete the required teaching obligation.
A federal program for highly qualified teachers who plan to teach in a high-need field in a low-income area
In order to receive the TEACH Grant, you must complete both your FAFSA and Illinois State University's TEACH Grant application.