St.
Augustine College is collaborating with Univision Radio stations in Chicago and
Latino community organizations to launch a campaign aimed at creating awareness
of the need to apply early for Illinois MAP Grants before funds run out. A few
years ago the filing period ended in August. However, last year funds ran out
on March 13, leaving a shortened period of just 2 ½ months to apply in time for
funding.
Many
Latinos are not benefiting from these grants due to a lack of awareness of the
program or because of late applications. MAP grants can be the deciding factor
on having access to higher education for many in our communities. This campaign
will include on-air promotions of this message and 12 “College Access and
Financial Aid” workshops targeting the Latino community in various locations in
the Chicago area (every Saturday morning, 9:30am-12 noon, from December 8, 2012
to March 2, 2013).
For more information,
contact David Cordova at: 773-878-4014 or
dcordova@staugustine.edu. Please visit
our website at www.staugustine.edu
