Gifts from federal, state, and/or college funds based on financial need.

To file your FAFSA, please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Illinois Monetary Award

Annual Value: up to $4,968

Eligibility: Awarded to Illinois residents only, based on need and availability of funds. In order to be eligible for the maximum award, a student must be enrolled for 15 credit hours. The award will be adjusted if the student drops below 15 credit hours.

Duration: Apply yearly by filing your FAFSA between October 1 and December 21.

Federal Pell Grant

Annual Value: up to $6,345

Eligibility: Awarded to undergraduate students who exhibit financial need as determined by the federal government. The maximum grant is $6,345 per academic year, but amount issued is contingent upon continued financial need.

Duration: Apply yearly by filing your FAFSA as close to October 1 as possible.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Annual Value: up to $2,000

Eligibility: Undergraduate students who exhibit extremely high financial need may qualify.

Duration: Apply yearly by filing your FAFSA as close to October 1 as possible.

Blackburn Grant

Annual Value: amounts vary

Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for this award.

Duration: Apply yearly by filing your FAFSA as close to October 1 as possible.