The Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program Grant . 

By applying for financial aid and agreeing to share that information with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) you have been considered for the State of Illinois (IL) Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant. All MAP-approved institutions are required by the State of Illinois to announce MAP Grant awards to students who are enrolled or intending to enroll at their institution. An award amount is included on this letter if you have met the eligibility criteria. The MAP Grant award amount is an estimate made by the financial aid office and is identified as a “State of IL MAP Grant (Est).” Please be aware that the number of available MAP Grants is limited by funding levels approved by the Illinois General Assembly and the Governor, and reductions to estimated or actual MAP Grants are possible. There are also limitations to how long you can continue to receive a MAP Grant. Usage is tracked by the number of credit hours for which you’ve received MAP benefits and is referred to as MAP Paid Credit Hours (MPCHs). The maximum number of MPCHs that can be received is 135, and you must be at the junior level or above to use more than 75 MPCHs. For your reference, and to learn more about MPCH limitations, you may access a record of your MPCHs through the ISAC Student Portal at https://studentportal.isac.org/MPCH.

1. Tutorial and Lab Supervisors are campus-based jobs available to students who show leadership and excel in their classes. These positions are chosen by the instructors and are not necessarily based on financial need.

2. Department of Rehabilitation Services is an excellent source of assistance to anyone with a medical or physical disability. Contact your local DORS office, a high school counselor, or the Financial Aid Office.

3. Workforce Investment Act (Formerly Job Training Partnership Act) helps the unemployed or underemployed persons, or members of their family, through participation in the Classroom Training Program. Applicants should contact their local State Employment Office. Once  eligibility has been established, applicants may request referral to Morrison Institute of Technology.

4. Veterans Educational Program qualifiers should contact their local veterans administration representative, state veterans representative, or the Financial Aid Office for information and application for these benefits.

Morrison Tech has available a limited number of scholarships for students now attending high school, or the associated area vocational technical school, who wish to pursue engineering technology studies at Morrison Institute of Technology. These scholarships are independent of, and in addition to any other financial aid a student may obtain.

There are three areas in which a student can qualify for a Morrison Institute of Technology sponsored scholarship.

1. Morrison Institute of Technology Academic Scholarships:

Achieve an overall grade point average of 3.25 (A=4.0) in high school, or equivalent educational institution, in the seven semesters prior to the student’s date of application, and a recommendation by the student’s counselor.

2. Morrison Institute of Technology Performance Scholarships:

Achieve an overall grade point average of 2.65 ( A=4.0) in high school, or equivalent educational institution, in the seven semesters prior to the student’s date of application, along with significant achievement in technology related studies. This includes any one of the following:

(a) attaining a 3.5 or higher in drafting, industrial arts, math and science, or technology related studies during the four semesters prior to the date of application;

(b) qualifying in the Illinois Drafting Education Association (IDEA) competition, or

(c) qualifying and placing at Vocational and Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) state and regional contests.

3. Morrison Tech Family Scholarships:

Scholarships are provided to dependent or independent students whose family member(s) have graduated from Morrison Institute of Technology.

There are available several private scholarships that a student maybe qualified to receive.  To learn more about these scholarships just click on one of the links below:

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1. Subsidized Federal Direct Loan Program (student loan) is based on financial need. The federal government pays the interest on the student’s behalf while the student is enrolled at least half time, during the grace period, and during authorized deferment periods under the subsidized loans.

2. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan Program (student loan) is not based on financial need, and can be used to replace the Expected Family Contribution. The student who borrows an unsubsidized loan is always responsible for paying the interest; interest accrual begins on the date of disbursement. The student has the option to pay this interest during the in-school and grace periods or it may accrue and be added to the principal balance of the loan (capitalized).

3. Federal Direct Parent Loan are loans that enable parents with good credit histories, to help pay for their dependent undergraduate student’s education. An eligible parent may borrow an amount equal to the student’s cost of attendance, minus any other financial aid which may be awarded.