State Assistance

The college is approved for the State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP), which is administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
The grant is need-based.
The maximum award for 2024/2025 is $8,400 (Awards are subject to Illinois General Assembly approval).
All awards are paid directly to the college and must be applied toward tuition and mandatory fees only.
A FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) the federal aid need analysis form must be filed for eligibility to be determined. (Effective Fall 2004, MAP awards will be calculated using credit hours of MAP benefits paid.)
The priority deadline date to be considered eligible for a MAP grant is November 15th. If possible, please file your FAFSA by November 15th in order to maximiize your financial aid opportunities.

The program provides scholarships to qualified individuals pursuing a degree in nursing.
Applicant must be a legal Illinois resident at least one year prior to the date of application
be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a nursing program in Illinois
Determined to have financial need.
sign an Application/Work Agreement/Promissory Note promising to fulfill the employment commitment or repay funds received, plus interest
Appline online at website
Scholarship recipients must begin full or part-time employment as a licensed registered nurse in Illinois within six months of graduating .
Full-time Students: Tuition/Fees up to $17,813 per year includes a living allowance.
Part-time Students: Eligibility for tuition/fees will be prorated based on hours of enrollment.
Graduate students are not eligible for the living allowance.
To be considered for funds for the 2024/2025 academic year, the NESP Application/Promissory Note/Grant Agreement must be submitted to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) on or before April 30, 2024. Applications can be found at

The program is offered to State of Illinois employees, covered under the State Personnel Code, for the purpose of pursing a different job title.
Recipients may receive tuition at private colleges and universities up to the highest per credit hour rate charged by public state institutions for no more than two courses in any given enrollment period.

For more information, please contact:

Upward Mobility Program, Project Coordinator
503 Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: (800) 442-1300 ext. 6

Please visit our Veterans page for more information.

Career Link, a division of the United Workforce Development Board (UWDB), entered into an agreement with the State of Illinois to operate the Career Link Program for counties of Fulton, Mason, McLean and Tazewell. For the counties of Peoria, Woodford, Marshall and Stark, interested students should contact Workforce Network. The College of Nursing signed an agreement for the enrollment of these participants.
Applicant referrals may be eligible for tuition, fees, books and supplies assistance.
Interested students should contact Career Link located in their respective county for more information. The numbers for Workforce Network are: Peoria County (309) 999-4592, Marshall County (309) 364-4120, Stark County (309) 301-4043 and Woodford County (309) 467-2800.

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