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The Truth About the Illinois MAP Grant

First, I want to commend those of you who have stepped outside of your comfort zone and have worked with a student organizations, called congressmen, and organized efforts to restore the MAP Grant. Involvement with the political process is an essential part of being a good citizen and keeping politicians in check.
Now, as far as [...]

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MAP Grant Solutions That Work

Everyone knows that every Illinois Student supports funding for MAP Grants.  Starting a support group, wearing a button, making a video, and signing a petition isn’t going to get anyone’s attention.  They KNOW how you feel about this.  They’re not idiots.  All it is going to do is make the organizers of such activities look [...]

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