Financial Aid

Frequently Asked Questions

State/Federal Grants

What is the MAP grant?

The Illinois state Monetary Award Program is a grant assistance program eligible to students who demonstrate financial need. To receive the MAP grant a student must:

• Complete a FAFSA by the deadline mandated by ISAC
• Have an EFC number less than 9,000
• Be an Illinois resident
• Be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester
• Be a degree seeking undergraduate who has not earned a bachelor’s degree
• Not be in default on any student loan

For a full list of eligibility requirements, click here or visit www.collegezone.com.

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Why did my MAP award get reduced when I reduced my credit hours?

MAP is paid per credit hour. At the start of each semester MAP is awarded based on the maximum of 15 credit hours - the initial MAP amount on your award letter is estimated. After the add/drop period of each semester MAP awards are revised to correlate with the actual hours registered for. It is the responsibility of the student to inform Financial Aid Services of any changes in their schedule.

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Does Lewis participate in the Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG) program?

No, Lewis University does not participate in the Illinois Veteran Grant. This program can only be utilized at Illinois public institutions or community colleges.

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What are the deadlines for the grants programs?

Deadlines change from year to year, to avoid missing any state, federal, or institutional deadlines students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as soon after January 1, as possible.

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What is the Federal Pell Grant?

The Federal Pell Grant is a need based grant awarded to low-income undergraduate students. To qualify for the Federal Pell Grant a student must:

• Not have an EFC number that exceeds 4,041
• Be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours
• Be a degree seeking undergraduate who has not earned a bachelor ’s degree

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Can I apply for a Federal Pell Grant?

No, a student will automatically be awarded the Pell grant if they are eligible, based on their FAFSA. If you feel you meet the eligibility requirements for the Pell grant and were not awarded this grant, please contact the Office of Financial Aid Services.

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