Make sure your students fill out the FAFSA -- RIGHT NOW!!!

Your students need to fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible.

Last year, the state of Illinois' MAP grant ran out on February 28. Based on the infograph below we published last year, the 2015 deadline could be February 25 or earlier!

In the "old days" of the FAFSA, we were told to fill out the FAFSA after taxes were done. This was so because recalculating financial aid was done by hand, and so by giving estimated information created a lot of lot of work and time delay.

With the wonders of the internet and computer automation,  this process is much easier.

If you need help in this process, please contact Do-Gooder Consulting at 872-222-8008 or college@do-gooder.us

MAP Grant runs out on Feb 27!

The Illinois MAP (Monetary Assistance Program) grant is cutting off applications on February 27. This grants is for Illinois students who go to college in Illinois (undergraduate degree).

The way to apply for the MAP grant is to fill out  the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The website for filling out the FAFSA online is www.FAFSA.gov

You can read articles from Do-Gooder consulting on the FAFSA by clicking here.

A finished FAFSA (and you can estimate last year's income based on previous tax forms and financial statements), and an accepted college application will allow the financial aid office to process your financial aid request, and factor in the MAP grant if appropriate.
The original press release from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission is here --> http://www.isac.org/e-library/partner-e-messages-and-newsletters/counselor-e-messages/eLibrary_Counselor_2014_0225.html

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is suspending the announcement of 2014-15 Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants for all students whose initial 2014-15 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received by the Central Processing System (CPS) on or after Friday, February 28, 2014.

We are making you aware of the suspension of 2014-15 MAP awards to assist you as you counsel your college-bound seniors regarding financial assistance that may be available to them for the 2014-15 academic year.

High school seniors who plan to be enrolled in college for the 2014-15 academic year, but do not submit a FAFSA prior to February 28, should still be encouraged to do so as soon as possible at FAFSA on the Web. FAFSA results are used to determine eligibility for other forms of federal and state financial assistance. The suspension of 2014-15 MAP award announcements does not impact any other financial aid programs.

In addition, encourage your college-bound students (and their families) to visit the Students & Parents area at isac.org for information regarding the financial aid process.
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If you have any questions regarding this e-Message, please contact ISAC's School Services Department by calling toll free at 866.247.2172 or sending an e-mail message to isac.schoolservices@isac.illinois.gov

Please fill out the FAFSA right NOW!