The Retention of Illinois Students & Equity (RISE) Act allows eligible undocumented students to apply for all forms of state financial aid.
The Alternative Application is an application only for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant. It is possible that some Illinois colleges or universities will use the information from the application to award institutional aid. The Alternative Application is not an application for federal student aid.
State law requires all Illinois public high school seniors to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma.
Alternative application has the meaning referred to in clause 7.2(a); Sample 1. Alternative application means an application form prescribed by the Office to determine student need, which shall be used by individuals who are ineligible to complete the FAFSA.
With 94% students making it past their freshmen year, UIUC has freshmen retention rates above the national average. Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid provides a pathway for students to apply for the MAP Grant and institutional funding at UIC. Students impacted by the RISE Act include: Undocumented students who are Illinois residents.
Protected classes include, but are not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual harassment, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, arrest record, citizenship and immigration status, and military status.
Illinois Human Rights Act provides that an individual can be liable in cases of sex harassment and retaliation. This applies to all employers, regardless of size. Title VII does not have individual liability.
Effective January 1, 2026, amendments to Article 5, Section 2 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (the "IHRA") will prohibit employers from using AI that subjects employees to discrimination on the basis of a protected class.
For all individuals within Illinois the freedom from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, or unfavorable discharge from ...