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Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program

Scholarship for teacher training.

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How to apply

Follow the instructions of the official supplier.

  1. 01

    Complete FAFSA cycle.

  2. 02

    Submit the TI application, teaching agreement, and promissory note to ISAC.

  3. 03

    Obtain university certification and accept the scholarship if offered.

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

Up to full cost of attendance; maximum four equivalent 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, high school diploma, minimum 2.5 GPA, and at least half-time in eligible teacher education. Have attended a state district with at least 70% low-income students and teacher shortage according to ISAC criteria.

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

Submit both applications annually. Teacher engagement in eligible districts; Failure to comply converts the scholarship into a loan with interest. Incompatible in the same period with SETTW or Golden Apple.

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-0097

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