Grants

The Federal Pell Grant is available to eligible undergraduate students working on their first bachelor’s degree program who demonstrate financial need. You are automatically considered for it when you complete the FAFSA. The maximum amount varies - it is determined by Federal Student Aid.

If you enroll full time during the Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters, you will receive the appropriate amount of of your Pell Grant each quarter. If you enroll part time or for only part of the academic year, your Pell Grant will be prorated according to federal regulations. Grant amounts will vary based on the number of credit hours you are enrolled in. Federal Pell Grant lifetime eligibility is limited to 12 semesters or the equivalent.

The MAP grant is awarded to undergraduate Illinois residents attending an in-state college or university. MAP grants are based on need and are funded by the Illinois State Assistance Commission (ISAC), an agency of the State of Illinois. You are automatically considered for it when you complete the FAFSA before the ISAC cut-off date.

We recommend that you file your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st to be considered for the MAP Grant. If you file your FAFSA after the cut-off date, which ISAC announces each year, you may not receive MAP funding even if you are eligible based on your application.

MAP regulations require you to enroll for 15 credit hours per quarter to receive the full award. If you enroll during the Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters, you will receive one-third of the award during each quarter. If you enroll part time or for only part of the academic year, your award will be prorated according to ISAC rules. MAP awards are only granted for up to 135 credit hours, after which a student is no longer eligible. The award is restricted to tuition and mandatory fees.

Retention of Illinois Students & Equity (RISE) Act and Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid

The RISE Act allows eligible students who are ineligible for federal financial aid to apply for all forms of state financial aid. The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid provides a pathway for these students to apply for Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, the state's largest need-based grant program for low-income college students.

The DePaul grant is offered to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. You are automatically considered for it when you complete the FAFSA. Amounts very, and are based on the time of application and the availability of funds. If a student is ineligible to file the FAFSA, they may receive an INAF award instead of a DePaul Grant.

Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a program for undergraduate students working on their first bachelor’s degree, are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and who demonstrate exceptional need. DePaul University defines students with exceptional need as students with a zero or negative Student Aid Index (SAI). The SAI is calculated from the information provided on the FAFSA. Funds are limited and the maximum amount varies.

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH Grant) is a federal grant program for undergraduate and graduate students who plan to teach, providing up to $4,000 per year. DePaul reserves these funds for students who have reached at least their sophomore year. Students who accept the TEACH Grant agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. Recipients of a TEACH Grant must teach for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing their program of study for which they received a TEACH Grant.

Before completing the TEACH Grant Consideration Request, students should fully understand the eligibility and service requirements of this grant. Read the information below closely.

The Federal TEACH Grant will convert into a Federal Unsubsidized Loan if you do not fulfill the teaching service requirement. You are committing to teaching in a high-need subject area in a school serving low-income students. If you are unsure about this commitment, you should contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss other aid resources.

Interest on TEACH Grants converted into loans will be incurred from the date the grant(s) was disbursed, NOT from the date it converts to a loan. The interest rate will be the fixed rate in effect at the time the TEACH Grant was disbursed.

Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.250 or higher. Courses must be taken for a letter grade.
• Be accepted into and maintain enrollment in one of the approved TEACH Grant-eligible programs.
• Undergraduate students must have successfully completed 44 quarter hours or 30 semester hours for transfer students.

If you wish to apply for consideration for this grant, you will need to:

• Review the Federal TEACH Grant website for additional important information.
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)and monitor your To-Do list in Campus Connect. You may be required to submit additional documentation.
• Complete, sign, and submit the TEACH Grant Request Form to the DePaul Office of Financial Aid.
• Complete the online Agreement to Serve and Repay (Agreement).
• Complete the Federal TEACH Grant Entrance Counseling requirement.
• Review the TEACH FATV playlists.
• Teaching Obligations
• Potential Repayment Obligation

There are a variety of other grants and scholarship programs. We recommend you research these for eligibility criteria and application procedures. Many of these opportunities are listed on DePaul’s Scholarship Connect.