Grants

Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP)
This program is awarded by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and is designed to pay tuition and certain fees at Lake Land College. Recipients of MAP must be residents of Illinois for the 12-month period preceding September 1 of the award year. The MAP grant is generally not repayable and is based on financial need. To be considered for a full year award, continuing students must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before August 15. First time students must submit a completed FAFSA by September 30.

Illinois Incentive for Access (IIA) Program. This program provides a one time grant of up to $500. It is awarded to freshman students who have a $0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC).This program is sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The Academic Competitiveness Grant is a need-based grant awarded to first and second year undergraduates who completed a rigorous high school curriculum and are Pell eligible.

Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is considered to be the foundation of all Title IV financial assistance programs. Pell is a need based grant which is generally not repayable. The exact dollar award is determined by the student's course load and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number as calculated by the federal government.

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a campus based program awarded through the College Financial Aid Office in the form of part-time employment. Students who participate in FWS generally work from 8 to 12 hours per week. Eligibility for FWS is based on financial need. Federal work-study positions are limited in number. The wages are $6.50 per hour.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
As a campus based award program, the FSEOG is designed to provide federal grant money to students with the greatest financial need. FSEOG awards are generally not repayable and depend on the amount of funds available.