Students Hoping Governor Doubles MAP Grants in Budget Address - WAND-TV

A college degree; you need it to get a good job, but for many, paying for college means taking out student loans, or being lucky enough to get a MAP Grant. Each year, there are about 140,000 students who receive help through MAP Grants. In his State of the State address, governor Pat Quinn said he wanted to double that, giving every eligible applicant the help they need to pay for a college education. "By doubling the number of map scholarships, we can make sure deserving students in need are equipped to excel in the 21st century work place. Let's keep our shoulder to the wheel, and finish that job," Quinn told the General Assembly. http://www.wandtv.com/story/24936975/students-hoping-governor-doubles-map-grants-in-budget-address