Grants are need-based awards funded by the federal government, state, or North Park University. These are gift aid and do not need to be repaid. To be considered for any grants, students must complete the FAFSA.
Federal and State Grants
| Pell Grant | Up to $7,395 per year | Funded by the federal government, the FAFSA is required to be considered for Pell Grants |
| Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) | Amount varies for Pell-eligible students | Funded by the federal government, the FAFSA is required to be considered for SEOG |
| Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant | Up to $8,064 per year | Illinois residents who complete the FAFSA by February 1 will be considered; students must be enrolled for 15 credits per semester to receive the full award amount. |
University and Church Grants
| North Park Grant | Amount varies based on financial need. | The FAFSA is required for North Park Grant consideration. |
| Covenant Grant | $3,000 per year | Awarded to active participants in the Evangelical Covenant Church who complete the FAFSA. |
| Credentialed Covenant Minister Dependent Grant | Up to $2,500 per year | Designated for dependents of credentialed ministers of the Evangelical Covenant Church who complete the FAFSA. |
| Legacy Grant | Up to $3,000 per year | Designated for non-covenant dependent students who have a parent or grandparent who graduated from North Park. |
| Church Matching Grant | Up to $500 per year, depending on church contribution | For traditional undergraduate students, North Park will match up to $500 per year given by a student’s church in their name. A separate application is required. |
Camp Grants
| Camp Grant (prospective students) | $500 | Available to incoming students employed at a Covenant camp prior to attending North Park. |
| Camp Grant (current students) | $1,000 after the first summer working at camp as an NPU student $1,500 after the second summer working at camp as an NPU student $2,000 after the third or subsequent summers working at camp as an NPU student | Available to students after they complete at least one year at North Park and work at a Covenant camp during the following summer. Application and attendance at an information session required. |
Contact
Office of Financial Aid
Johnson Center (first floor)
3225 W. Foster Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60625
email: financialaid@northpark.edu
phone: (773) 244-5560
fax: (773) 634-4051