Grants

Grants are need-based awards funded by the federal or state government or North Park University. Grants are gift aid and do not need to be paid back.

Federal Grants

Pell Grant: A federal grant based on need with amounts ranging from $555 to $5,550 per year.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): A federal grant based on need with varying amounts.

Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP): A need-based grant for Illinois residents (according to residency standards set by the State of Illinois) in amounts up to $4,720 per year. Students must be enrolled for 15 credit hours per semester to receive the full award amount.

North Park Grant: A need-based grant given by the University with a varying amount.
Covenant Constituent Grant: A $500 grant given to active participants in the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Credentialed Covenant Clergy Dependent Grant: A $1,500 per year grant given to students who are the legal dependents of a person who is credentialed and in good standing with the Department of Ordered Ministry in the Evangelical Covenant Church. This grant does not extend to dependents of those holding a lay license, the license for theological students, or an interim license. The credentialed parent may be employed in a local Covenant church, a Covenant institution, a Covenant camp, the Department of Covenant Mission, or may be employed in another ministry while maintaining Covenant credentials (e.g., military chaplains or pastors serving in non-Covenant churches).
Church Matching (PIE) Grant: Your church may donate any amount in your name, and North Park will match up to $500 per year. A separate application, submitted through your local church to North Park, is required to receive this grant. This grant is only available to students in the traditional undergraduate program.
Covenant Transfer Grant: A $1,000 grant given to transfer students who are active participants in the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Grants at North Park University