2025-2026 Verification of Student Illinois Residency for Independent Student - Independent Student MAP Eligibility Form

Sep 19, 2026

2025-2026 Verification of Student Illinois Residency form is used by Eastern Illinois University for the Monetary Award Program (MAP). Independent students must certify they are Illinois residents by physically residing in Illinois at application and maintaining 12 continuous full months immediately before the academic year start, with Illinois as their fixed and permanent home. Graduate or post-baccalaureate students are ineligible. The form requires accurate status on August 19, 2024, submission with documentation copies, and signed student (and spouse if applicable) before timely aid processing.

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2025-2026 Verification of Student Illinois Residency

Independent student MAP residency requirements

August 19, 2024 residency statement

Documentation required

Certification and signatures

Submission instructions

2526 XILI26 Student ID (E Number) Last Name First Name 2025-2026 VERIFICATION OF STUDENT ILLINOIS RESIDENCY FOR INDEPENDENT STUDENT In order for an independent student to be eligible for the Monetary Award Program (MAP), the student must be a resident of the State of Illinois. It is this office’s responsibility to ensure that all MAP recipients meet this requirement set forth by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) . For an independent student to be considered an Illinois resident for MAP purposes, s/he must have: physically resided in Illinois (at the time of application), and also resided for 12 continuous full months immediately prior to the start of the academic year for which assistance is requested and Illinois must be his/her true, fixed, and permanent home. Students who are in a graduate or post-baccalaureate program are not eligible for MAP. Failure to complete this form will delay the processing of your aid. A. On August 19, 2024, my state of legal residence was not Illinois. My state of legal residence was: (Skip the documentation section, sign the form and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.) ~~ ~~ OR ~~ ~~ B. On August 19, 2024, my Illinois address was: and I have continuously resided in Illinois since t~~hat time~~.~~ ~~ DOCUMENTATION: Please attach a copy of ONE of the following documents: 1. Copy of your (valid) Illinois Driver’s License or State of Illinois Identification Card, issued prior to August 2024 2. Copy of your 2024 Illinois (state) tax form filed verifying your residency 3. 2024 W2 (Wage and Tax Statement) 4. Rental Lease agreement with Illinois address, dated prior to August 2024 5. Illinois Voters Registration Card I/We certify that the above information is a true and correct statement. STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE SPOUSE SIGNATURE (IF APPLICABLE) DATE Complete and sign this form, then submit it to our office in person (Student Services Building East Wing), via email at [finaidverification@eiu.edu](finaidverification@eiu.edu) or by fax at 217-581-6422. EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS 600 LINCOLN AVENUE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920 TELEPHONE: 217-581-6405 FAX: 217-581-6422 EMAIL: FINAIDVERIFICATION@EIU. EDU

FAQs

Who must complete this Illinois residency verification form for MAP?

Independent students applying for MAP eligibility must complete the form to confirm they meet Illinois residency requirements for the Monetary Award Program.

What residency conditions are required to be considered an Illinois resident for MAP purposes?

Students must physically reside in Illinois at the time of application and have resided for 12 continuous full months immediately prior to the start of the academic year, with Illinois as their true, fixed, and permanent home.

What documentation must be attached to support Illinois residency?

Attach one copy from the listed options, such as a valid Illinois Driver’s License/ID, a 2024 Illinois tax form, 2024 W-2, a dated rental lease with an Illinois address, or an Illinois voter registration card.

Sep 19, 2026

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