Save Illinois MAP Grants (McKendree University Students)

Save Illinois MAP Grants (McKendree University Students) A group of McKendree University students working together to save our MAP grant funding.

Message from ISAC to Illinois students, "We're here for you!"
11/16/2009

Message from ISAC to Illinois students, "We're here for you!"

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Chicago Tribune: Quinn wants to borrow $900 million to pay for college scholarships, health care, a.k.a. what I stole fr...
10/28/2009

Chicago Tribune: Quinn wants to borrow $900 million to pay for college scholarships, health care, a.k.a. what I stole from the Save Illinois MAP Grant's Twitter!

Posted by Ray Long at 7:30 p.m. SPRINGFIELD—Gov. Pat Quinn wants to take out a $900 million short-term loan to help free up money for college scholarships and get Illinois’ rickety finances through traditionally lean months.The Democratic governor made his...

“We should all be proud of the responsible, energetic and focused political involvement of our students in this process,...
10/24/2009

“We should all be proud of the responsible, energetic and focused political involvement of our students in this process,” said an employee of ISAC. Great job everyone and thanks for the support!

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) issued a statement Wednesday recognizing the tireless efforts of student activists, the higher education community, state lawmakers and the governor’s ...

10/22/2009

Some news!

Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation to restore college financial aid to nearly 140,000 low-income students.

Photos courtesy of Lannette Day. Thanks!
10/18/2009

Photos courtesy of Lannette Day. Thanks!

KSDK's coverage of the student rally and the MAP grant funding issue! Check out Braden and other McKendree students in t...
10/16/2009

KSDK's coverage of the student rally and the MAP grant funding issue! Check out Braden and other McKendree students in the report!

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10/15/2009

3,000 college/university students from all over Illinois came to urge legislators to restore MAP grant funding!

10/15/2009

great job today students!!!!!! They can definitely NOT ignore us now!especially seeing 3,000 college students and nearly 250 just from McK! It's not over, but we are going to conitinue to FIGHT for our MAP Grants! Check back here for updates!

10/14/2009

Tomorrow is the day!!! Please dont't forget to bring some sort of photo identification with you! You will not be able to get into the legislative offices without it!

10/14/2009

Info for THURSDAY!!!!! Busses will depart for Springfield at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. in front of the fitness center for check-in. We will return between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. The organizers of the event want students to wear shirts with their school's name or colors on them! Please dress up school attire by wearing slacks or dress pants (not jeans or sweatpants)!

10/08/2009

One week until show time!!! Check your email if you signed up to go, all the information for our trip to Springfield is there!!

10/05/2009

TOMORROW (October 6th) is the deadline to sign-up to go to the rally!!! Email [email protected] or comment if you want to go!

10/01/2009

Everyone has until October 6th (next Tuesday) to sign-up to attend Rally Day at Springfield on Thursday, October 15th! Email [email protected] or write on the page's wall! Thanks!

09/27/2009

Go to the MAP and ME presentation on Tuesday, 7:00pm, at the HETT! It will be an informative session that will better prepare us for the Rally on October 15th!

09/23/2009

Go to Piper or 1828 today or tomorrow from 8am-6pm, the APO Blood drive at the Hett until 5 today, or Ames tomorrow during breakfast and lunch to sign McKendree's petition, email letters to legislators, and sign-up for Rally Day on October 15th!

09/16/2009

If your're interested in attending the rally at the state capitol on Thursday, October 15th, please contact me via email at [email protected] or by posting on the page wall by Tuesday, October 6th!

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