Grants

Grants

The federal government provides grants for students attending college or career school. Most types of grants, unlike loans, are sources of financial aid that generally do not have to be repaid. Grants can come from the federal government, your state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization. Do your research, apply for any grants you might be eligible for, and be sure to meet application deadlines!

• Federal Grants - The U.S. Department of Education (ED) offers a variety of federal grants to students attending four-year colleges or universities, community colleges, and career schools. Click here for more information about federal grant programs

  • Federal Pell Grants

  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity (FSEOG) Grants

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants

  • Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

• State Grants - The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) provides financial aid for college education through the many gift assistance programs that it administers. Gift assistance is awarded in the form of scholarships, grants, tuition waivers and loan repayment programs. As an approved participant in any of the gift assistance programs administered by ISAC, postsecondary institutions may receive funds on behalf of eligible students.

  • Grant Programs for Dependents of Police/Fire/Correctional Officers

  • Illinois National Guard Grant Program

  • Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver (SETTW) Program

  • Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant

• Institutional Grants - Institutional grants are awards that are offered by a specific schools, states or organizations. A few examples of institutional grants are listed below:

  • Saint Xavier University Grant

  • UIC Opportuity Grant

  • University of Illinois Tuition Grant