Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver

Geographic coverage

Illinois

• IL

What it offers

Exemption from tuition and mandatory fees for up to four calendar years.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Illinois resident seeking initial special education licensure at a state public university; high school graduate, senior in the top half of his or her class, or teacher with another license. Requires academic progress and financial conditions of the program.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status. ISAC reports that it cannot award 2026–27 aid to undocumented students; the alternative application for that cycle is closed.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

The obligation to teach special education in Illinois must be met; Otherwise the aid becomes a loan with interest.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

• Workbook primary source
• Official source consulted
• Application source

Verification status

Verified

Last verification

Oct 8, 2026

Added to this catalog

Oct 8, 2026

Last updated

Oct 8, 2026

Original resource ID

BTL-0089

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.