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AIM HIGH ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Commitment Scholarships

New Freshmen Entering 2027-28

Award Amount Eligibility (What You Need) Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Up to $6,000 3.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale 3.0 GPA at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app, maximum of six additional semesters
Up to $4,000 3.00 - 3.49 GPA on a 4.0 scale 3.0 GPA at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app, maximum of six additional semesters

New Transfers Entering 2027-28

Award Amount Eligibility (What You Need) Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Up to $3,000 3.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale 3.0 GPA at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app, maximum of six additional semesters
Up to $2,000 3.25 - 3.49 GPA on a 4.0 scale 3.0 GPA at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app, maximum of six additional semesters
Up to $1,000 3.00 - 3.24 GPA on a 4.0 scale 3.0 GPA at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app, maximum of six additional semesters

AIM HIGH ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Commitment is a merit-based, means-tested matching grant pilot program by the State of Illinois designed to help achieve several state goals including increasing overall Illinois college student retention, improving Illinois college affordability and reducing student loan debt, as well as enhancing enrollment at Illinois public universities. The program began with incoming freshmen for the 2019-20 academic year. AIM HIGH ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Commitment grant funds along with other financial aid cannot exceed a student's total cost of attendance. The grant is not available in the summer.

Funds are limited and eligibility is based on 2027-28 FAFSA results. ÌýIf eligible and funds are available, AIM HIGH ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Commitment will be listed on the student’s financial aid award letter once their FAFSA has been processed by the Financial Aid Office. Students must activate their ECOM, email, and STARS accounts to receive financial aid correspondence.

  • For summer/fall 2027, the priority deadline to apply for admission is March 1, 2027. Register for classes by August 1, 2027.
  • For spring 2028, the priority deadline to apply for admission is November 1, 2027. Register for classes by January 1, 2028.

An eligible applicant is a first-time incoming freshman or transfer accepted into an undergraduate degree program who meets the following requirements:

  • Graduate of an Illinois high school
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA or transfer GPA (based on final, official transcript)
  • Meet the Family Income Guidelines*
  • Illinois resident
  • U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • File a FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid
  • Enroll full-time at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app
  • Has not yet received a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of 135 semester credit hours
  • Is not incarcerated
  • Is not in default on any student loan or does not owe a refund or repayment on any state or federal grant or scholarship

For students starting in 2027-28:

Number of People in Household Maximum 2025 Income (27-28 AY)
One $125,200
Two $169,200
Three $213,200
Four $257,200
Five $301,200
Six $345,200
Seven $389,200
Eight $433,200
For more than eight,
add this amount for
each additional person
Add $44,000Ìý

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The grant is renewable for up to three years as an undergraduate student as long as renewal criteria is met. AIM HIGH Grant and other financial aid cannot exceed a student's total cost of attendance.

Renewal Criteria:

  • Be continuous enrolled full-time at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app as degree-seeking student.
  • Maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app
  • Not have received a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of 135 semester credit hours
  • Not be incarcerated
  • Not be in default on any student loan or owe a refund or repayment on any state or federal grant or scholarship.

If eligible, AIM HIGH ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Commitment will be listed on the student's financial aid award letter offer once their FAFSA has been processed by the Financial Aid Office. Students must activate their ECOM, email, and STARS accounts to receive financial aid correspondence.

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