Grants

Federal, state and university grants are available to students who show financial needs. To qualify for need-based grants, you must file your FAFSA.

Federal Grants:

• Pell Grants: Award based on the processed FAFSA and the funding level approved by Congress. 
• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
  • Available to students with exceptional financial need
  • Must be Pell Eligible
  • Limited funds are dependent on Congressional appropriations
  • Awarded by the university in varying amounts
  
  

Illinois Monetary Award Program Grants (MAP)

• Available to Illinois residents attending an Illinois college or university.
• Parents of a dependent student must be a legal resident of the state at the time of the application.
• An independent student must have resided in Illinois for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the academic year.
• Students must apply and meet the criteria each year to renew this grants
• Applicants must file prior to deadlines set by the State of Illinois.
• Awards and deadlines are subject to change based on state funding. View the latest MAP updates.

Aurora University Grant

• Based on financial need
• Awards range from approximately $100 - $6,000
• Both Illinois and out-of-state students are eligible

Aurora University Graduate Grant Program

• Only available to Aurora campus graduate students
• Must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program