According to the JALC Student Financial Assistance Office, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission has set the suspension date for the MAP Grant. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA by Wednesday, December 21, 2016, to be eligible for the funds. Any students who complete the FAFSA on or after December 22, 2016 will not be eligible for MAP Grant funds for the 2017-2018 Academic Year.
So, make sure you have completed the FAFSA for next academic year, or complete it by Wednesday, December 21st.
Rick W. Burkett runs the John A. Logan College Teaching and Learning Center, teaches history, heads runs an educational nonprofit. He publishes blogs on a wide variety of topics, including history, teaching and learning, student success, and teaching online.
