Applications

Interactive Applications (Apply Online)
Downloadable Applications (Printable PDF)

Interactive Applications (Apply Online)

  • Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program Application

    May 31, 2026 was the last day on which the Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program application for the 2026 Award Year was accepted.

    The latest information regarding this program can be found at the “Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program” page, located under "Loan Forgiveness Programs" in the After College section.

  • Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers Application (use to apply for the 2025-26 academic year)
    Beginning with the 2025-26 academic year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), the Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers application is an interactive application.

    If recent trends in the volume of qualified applicants and available funding continue for the 2025-26 academic year, this program may not cover full benefits for each term.

    The latest information regarding this program can be found at the "Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers" page, located under "Grants" in the Types of Financial Aid section.

  • Grant Program for Dependents of Police or Fire Officers Application (use to apply for the 2025-26 academic year)
    Beginning with the 2025-26 academic year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), the Grant Program for Dependents of Police or Fire Officers application is an interactive application.

    If recent trends in the volume of qualified applicants and available funding continue for the 2025-26 academic year, this program may not cover full benefits for each term.

    The latest information regarding this program can be found at the "Grant Program for Dependents of Police or Fire Officers" page, located under "Grants" in the Types of Financial Aid section.

  • Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program Application
    May 31, 2026 was the last day on which the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program application for the 2026 Award Year was accepted.

    The latest information regarding this program can be found at the "Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program" page, located under "Forgiveness Programs" in the After College Section.

  • Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Program
    The Illinois Graduate and Retain our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Program was not funded for the 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) in the State of Illinois budget. Therefore, no applications will be accepted, and no awards will be made during the 2025-26 academic year.

    This page will be updated if funds for the program are appropriated in a future fiscal year.

    The latest information regarding this program can be found at the "Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Program" Page, located under "Scholarships" in the Types of Financial Aid section.

  • Illinois Veteran Grant Program Application
    Please be aware that a qualified applicant must notify their college of their eligibility status as soon as possible, but no later than the last scheduled date of classes for the term for which the grant is requested. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain and submit all required documentation to allow the application to be processed within the required time. We recommend that all applicants carefully review the "Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) Program" page, located under "Grants" in the Types of Financial Aid section, prior to completing the application.

  • Nursing Education Scholarship (NES) Application
    The 2026-27 NES application is no longer available. The application deadline was Sunday, May 31, 2026.

    The latest information regarding this program can be found at the "Nursing Education Scholarship (NES)” page, located under "Scholarships" in the Types of Financial Aid section.

  • Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator License Scholarship Program Application
    The priority application consideration date for the 2025-26 Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator License Scholarship Program was October 31, 2025. Complete applications submitted after that date are considered for as long as funding remains available after all timely, qualified applicants have been awarded.

    The latest information regarding this program can be found at the "Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator License Scholarship Program" page, located under "Scholarships" in the Types of Financial Aid section.

  • Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program Application
    The 2025-26 Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program application is now available. The priority consideration date was February 16, 2026. Applications submitted after the priority consideration date will be considered only if funding remains after all timely complete applicants have been awarded.

    The latest information regarding this program can be found at the "Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program" page, located under "Scholarships" in the Types of Financial Aid section.

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Downloadable Applications (Printable PDF)

Illinois Teachers Loan Repayment Program

May 31, 2026 was the last day on which the Illinois Teachers Loan Repayment Program application for the 2026 Award Year was accepted.

The latest information regarding this program can be found at the “Illinois Teachers Loan Repayment Program” page, located under "Loan Forgiveness Programs" in the After College section.

John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program

The deadline to submit the John R. Justice (JRJ) Student Loan Repayment Program application for the 2026 Award Year (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026) was May 8, 2026.

The latest information regarding this program can be found at the “John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program” page, located under “Loan Forgiveness Programs” in the After College section.

Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program

May 31, 2026 was the last day on which the Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program application for the 2026 Award Year was accepted.

The latest information regarding the Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program can be found at the “Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program” page, located under "Loan Forgiveness Programs" in the After College section.

School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program

May 31, 2026 was the last day on which the School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program application for the 2026 Award Year was accepted.

The latest information regarding this program can be found at the School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program page, located under "Loan Forgiveness Program" in the After College section. Please note this is a one-time award. If you previously received loan repayment through this program, you are no longer eligible.

Veterans' Home Medical Providers' Loan Repayment Program

May 31, 2026 was the last day on which the Veterans' Home Medical Providers' Loan Repayment Program application for the 2026 Award Year was accepted.

The latest information regarding the Veterans’ Home Medical Providers’ Loan Repayment Program can be found at the “Veterans’ Home Medical Providers' Loan Repayment Program” page, located under "Loan Forgiveness Programs" in the After College section.

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