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1/21/2009
ISAC is pleased to announce that the application for the Illinois National Guard (ING) Grant Program is now interactive, and available online within the Student Zone at collegezone.com!
Although paper ING Grant applications submitted for the 2008-09 academic year will continue to be processed, students are strongly encouraged to instead use the online application because of its many benefits.
- Program information at the applicant's fingertips - by applying online, the applicant will have easy access to program details in College Zone that will help them complete the application accurately (e.g., participating school lists, eligibility requirements, etc.).
- Online edits prevent errors - when the applicant indicates they are ready to submit the application, automatic edits are performed to make sure all required fields have been completed with valid responses - if errors are identified, the applicant is prompted to correct them before the application can be submitted.
- Faster delivery time - the application is accessed by the applicant, completed, submitted, and received at ISAC - all on the same day (rather than being downloaded, printed, manually completed by the applicant and then sent via the mail).
- Immediate confirmation that application has been received - once an electronic application has been successfully submitted, a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the completed application will display on-screen, and may be printed or saved as an electronic file for the applicant's records. This PDF document will also be sent to the applicant if an e-mail address is provided on the application.
To prevent time-consuming delays in processing, applicants should not submit duplicate applications (i.e., if a paper application has already been submitted for the 2008-09 academic year, the applicant should not complete and submit an interactive application).
Beginning with the 2009-10 academic year, the interactive application will completely replace the downloadable paper version. Watch the ING Grant Program News area for information regarding availability of the 2009-10 interactive ING Grant application (anticipated for May, 2009).
Students who are unable to apply online should be instructed to contact a College Zone Counselor.
Information Available for Students at College Zone
The Student Zone provides applicants with direct access to details about the ING Grant Program. Applicants will have access to information regarding the application process, including instructions for specific application fields, once they access the ING Grant application area and launch the application.
March 1st Priority Application Consideration Date for Spring Term
The spring (or spring and summer) term priority application consideration date for the 2008-09 ING Grant Program is March 1, 2009. For summer-term consideration only, applications must be received on or before June 15th.
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