Verification of Parent Illinois Residency for Independent Student - Monetary Award Program (MAP)

Sep 19, 2026

Verification form for an independent student seeking eligibility for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) by confirming Illinois residency requirements set by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). The form states that eligible students must be residents of Illinois, physically residing at application and maintaining true, fixed, permanent home status for 12 continuous full months prior to the academic year start, with documentation options. It includes sections for residency status as of August 25, 2025 and submission instructions to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Verification Requirements

Eligibility Criteria for MAP

Residency Statement (August 25, 2025)

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I26E2I7 I XILI I27I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Student ID (E Number) Last Name First Name 2026-2027 VERIFICATION OF PARENT 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, they 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 25, 2025, 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 Offi.ce of Financial Aid and Scholarships.) -----OR----- B. On August 25, 2025, my Illinois address was: and I have continuously resided in Illinois since that 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 2025 2. Copy of your 2025 Illinois (state) tax form filed verifying your residency 3. 2025 W2 (Wage and Tax Statement) 4. Rental Lease agreement with Illinois address, dated prior to August 2025 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. 􀁈 EILASTERNL! NOISU N I V E RS I T Y· EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS 600 LINCOLN AVENUE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920 TELEPHONE: 217-S81-6405 FAX: 217-581-6422 EMAIL: FINAIDVERIFICATION@EIU. EDU

FAQs

Who must complete this residency verification form for MAP?

An independent student applying for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) must complete the form to confirm Illinois residency eligibility.

What residency criteria are required for an independent student to qualify for MAP?

The student must physically reside in Illinois at the time of application and reside for 12 continuous full months immediately prior to the academic year for which assistance is requested, with Illinois as the true, fixed, and permanent home.

What documentation can be attached to prove Illinois residency?

Attach one of the listed documents, such as a valid Illinois driver’s license/ID issued prior to August 2025, the 2025 Illinois tax form, 2025 W2, a qualifying rental lease dated prior to August 2025, or an Illinois Voter Registration Card.

Sep 19, 2026

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