CHICAGO (AP) -- College students might not get the money they're looking for, but the state of Illinois is encouraging them to fill out financial aid forms anyway.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission says students should continue to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
That's the form also used to apply for the state's Monetary Award Program, although the state has been denying eligible students since April because it says it doesn't have enough money.
Completing the financial aid form can help students qualify for federal grants, loans and other money for school.
ISAC says more than 31,000 eligible students have so far been denied MAP grants since the agency cut off the program April 19.
Most of the students looking for money wanted to attend community colleges.
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