Greenville University’s Illinois Allegiance provides four years of full tuition coverage for qualified Illinois students.
It reflects GU’s commitment to making private Christian liberal arts education affordable for students with the greatest financial need. You are automatically considered for program renewal provided you continue to meet eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
- Student and parent(s) must be Illinois residents.
- Must have graduated from an Illinois high school.
- Must be under age 24.
- Must be pursuing a first bachelor’s degree.
- Must Submit the FAFSA form and list GU as a recipient.
- Preference is given to students who complete the FAFSA by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s (ISAC) priority deadline of December 1.
- Must qualify for the maximum Federal Pell Grant and qualify for the State of Illinois MAP Grant.
- Must complete verification if selected and maintain eligibility after verification is complete.
- Must be accepted to Greenville University.
- Must be enrolled in at least 15 credit hours per fall/spring semester.
- Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
What it Covers
- Full tuition costs for up to 8 semesters (freshmen) or 6 semesters (transfers).
- Amount is based on last-dollar aid: it fills the gap after Pell, MAP, and other scholarships/grants are applied.
What it Does NOT Cover
- Food and housing.
- Fees and summer classes.
- Study abroad programs, experience institutes, internships, practicums, independent studies, or co-op experiences.
- Books, supplies, transportation, or personal expenses.
If you are a student in financial need who is not a resident of Illinois, please contact the Admissions Office at 618-664-7100.
Next Steps
After acceptance to GU, you will receive your financial aid notice from your Admissions Counselor. Your financial aid notice will include scholarships and grants that cover the full cost of tuition not covered by other federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid, including the Federal Pell Grant* and State of Illinois MAP Grant*.
You will also be considered for additional financial aid to cover expenses such as food and housing, books and supplies, and personal expenses.
Connect with a Counselor
Our Admissions Counselors are available to answer any of your financial questions and guide you every step of the way on your journey to GU. Call: 618-664-7100.
Note: Transfer students should closely monitor their MAP Grant Paid Credit Hours to ensure they still have eligibility. The Illinois Priority MAP Grant deadline for continuing students is December 1. If your FAFSA is completed after this date, the MAP Grant is not guaranteed and will be determined by the availability of State of Illinois funding.
*Your SAI is the number generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year that Financial Aid Offices use to determine how much financial aid you are eligible to receive if you were to attend their school. Your SAI is calculated using information that you (and other contributors, if required) provide on the FAFSA.
*Pell Grant: The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant program offered to undergraduates and is designed to assist students from low-income households. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances.
*MAP Grant: The Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant is a grant program administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and funded by the State of Illinois. MAP provides payment toward college tuition and mandatory fee costs at Illinois institutions that participate in the program. A student must have an SAI below 9,000 to qualify as determined by their FAFSA. Students must also apply before MAP Grant deadlines as determined each year by ISAC.
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