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MAP Budget Packets
The Monetary Award Program (MAP) Budget Packet, to be used by schools that participate MAP only, is available in both Portable Document Format (PDF) and Microsoft Word format. Schools that participate in the military programs (IVG and ING) and MAP should complete the Gift Assistance Budget Packet. Only one type budget packet must be completed.  The preferred method of submitting the budget packet is electronically as an attachment via the e-mail account of the Financial Aid Director.

Monetary Award Program (MAP) Budget Packet 

 as a Microsoft Word 2000 document, and 

   as an Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf) file

Using the Word Document

The Microsoft Word document can be saved to your computer so it can be completed electronically using Microsoft Word. (It can also be saved in other popular word-processing programs, including all versions of WordPerfect.) The completed document can then be returned to ISAC as an e-mail attachment from the Financial Aid Directors or by fax.

If an older version of Microsoft Word is used, and the Word document cannot be opened or saved, complete and submit the Adobe pdf file. Additionally, printer settings vary among computers and could cause the document to appear and print differently from one computer to the next.

Using the PDF File

Information cannot be added to the Adobe pdf file electronically; instead, it must be printed and completed by hand, and returned to ISAC via fax. The Adobe pdf file can be saved to your computer for future use or reference. Another option to consider when using the Adobe pdf file is to complete the document, scan the completed pages and return it as an e-mail attachment.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to access the pdf files. If you have trouble opening the file, you may need to download a newer version of the software.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free and freely distributable software that can be downloaded or upgraded through Acrobat’s Web site.

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