House Sponsors: GILES-HOWARD-ERWIN-DAVIS,MONIQUE-COLVIN AND BOLAND. Senate Sponsors: LIGHTFORD Short description: HIGH ED-INCENTIVE ACCESS GRANT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Allows Illinois Incentive for Access grants to be awarded to sophomore undergraduate students (not just freshmen) beginning with the 2003-2004 academic year. Provides that the maximum amount paid per applicant per year is (i) $750 for the 2002-2003 academic year and $1,000 for the 2003-2004 and subsequent academic years for applicants with an expected family contribution of $0, (ii) $375 for the 2002-2003 academic year for applicants with an expected family contribution of $375 or less but more than $0, and (iii) $500 for the 2003-2004 and subsequent years for applicants with an expected family contribution of $500 or less but more than $0. Requires the Commission to give priority to applicants with an expected family contribution of $0. Effective July 1, 2002. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that beginning with the 2003-2004 academic year, a recipient may not receive an Illinois Incentive for Access grant for more than 4 semesters or 6 quarters of award payments (now, a recipient is prohibited from receiving a grant for more than 2 semesters or 3 quarters of award payments). Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status