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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

SGA organizes MAP grant rally

SGA organizes MAP grant rally

Kirsten Onsgard February 12, 2016

As a bill to fund MAP grants awaits a decision from Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, Student Government Association has organized a rally to gather support for its importance. The event, which will take...

Without budget, MAP cuts leave students lost

Without budget, MAP cuts leave students lost

Brittany Kapa February 7, 2016

  Recent efforts to save the Monetary Award Program (MAP) failed in the state senate, meaning the future of students' education remains endangered. “(Governor Rauner) told me to my face...

MAP funding causes concern at DePaul, in Illinois

MAP funding causes concern at DePaul, in Illinois

Kirsten Onsgard and Zachary Holden November 22, 2015

DePaul freshman Teresa Valadez is stressed, and not only because of her approaching final exams. The health science student, who dreams of working with children as a pediatrician, was promised Monetary...

Loss of MAP grants threatens the DePaul experience

Loss of MAP grants threatens the DePaul experience

Emma Krupp November 8, 2015

The Illinois State House of Representatives will vote on a budget bill this Tuesday that contains funding for the Monetary Assistance Program (MAP), a financial aid system that provides more than $370...

SGA: MAP grant advocacy at top of agenda

SGA: MAP grant advocacy at top of agenda

Emma Krupp November 7, 2015

DePaul’s Student Government Association held a meeting on Nov. 5 to discuss general affairs. Guest Speakers Newly elected EVP of DePaul Jeff Bethke came to speak to the group. He currently serves...

MAP in limbo as state leaders bicker

MAP in limbo as state leaders bicker

Anne Malina September 13, 2015

The Monetary Award Program (MAP) is in limbo as a budget battle between Gov. Bruce Rauner (R – Winnetka) and the Democrat-led legislature continues into the start of the school year.  The program...

Betzaira Herrera, left, and Cristina Vera beat the odds to attend school with some assistance from MAP grants. The program could now be on the chopping block as the state tries to get its fiscal house in order. (Danielle Church / The DePaulia)

Faces of MAP: Granting opportunities to students in Illinois

Danielle Church January 25, 2015

Betzaira Herrera’s mother only received a sixth grade education in Mexico. In order to have a better life, she journeyed to the United States despite not speaking any English. A year later, Herrera’s...

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