State Aid Programs

At Harrington College of Design, financial aid is available to those who qualify. In addition to federal aid and various other options, the state of Illinois also offers the following program that may provide funds to eligible Harrington students.

Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP)

This is a need-based grant program for Illinois residents who attend approved Illinois colleges. Funding may be limited, as it is based on annual state budget appropriations. To be eligible, a student must:

• be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
• demonstrate financial need via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• be an Illinois resident (independent students) or the parent whose information is used on the FAFSA must be an Illinois resident (dependent students).
• be enrolled a minimum of 3 hours per term at an approved Illinois college, in a degree or certificate program.
• maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• not be in default on any student loan, nor owe a refund on any state or federal grant.
• not have received a bachelor's degree.
• not have used the equivalent of 135 MAP Paid Credit Hours or more (MAP Paid Credit Hours usage is determined by your enrollment status each term).
• comply with federal Selective Service registration requirements.

Harrington student finance representatives are available to provide additional information on these and other forms of financial aid for which students may qualify.

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