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Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarship

Help for early childhood education.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Follow the instructions of the official supplier.

  1. 01

    Get Gateways employment verification with eligible position code.

  2. 02

    Confirm that the institution participates and send ECACE application.

  3. 03

    Complete FAFSA and report to the financial aid office.

Application · official site

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Illinois

  • IL

What it offers

Assistance for approved educational costs.

Award amount or benefit

Up to $7,500 by 2026–27.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Current or former education and child care worker, with eligible employment registered with Gateways; take at least three credits in a participating early childhood education program, maintain required performance and have no pending financial defaults.

Income requirements

It does not require economic need; prioritizes renewal, proximity to graduation and lower SAI.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

FAFSA from the same academic year.

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

Gateways Work Eligibility Verification.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

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Verification status
Verified
Last verification
Oct 8, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0090

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

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