The Retaining Illinois Students and Equity (RISE) Act allows eligible undocumented students to apply for ISAC gift assistance programs. The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid provides a way for these qualified students to apply for Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, the state's largest need-based grant program for low-income college students.

The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid is available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. 

If you are unable to submit your application, please contact ISAC by phone at 800-899-ISAC (4722) or by email at isac.studentservices@illinois.gov.