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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · IL

Illinois Student Assistance Commission

GEAR UP Scholarship — Illinois

Help linked to GEAR UP.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

There is no separate application: the GEAR UP coordinator refers candidates at the end of the school year. Keep contact and university information updated with ISAC.

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

Tuition, fees, books, materials and equipment required during fall and spring.

Award amount or benefit

Varies by funding and number of students; ISAC communicates the individual amount.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

GEAR UP Illinois participant for the entire senior year of high school or at least half of the program; diploma, under 22 years of age upon first use, and eligible undergraduate enrollment.

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

It is not a requirement of this scholarship; It is recommended for other aids.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

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

Individual review of official content. An available page does not prove that a call is open.

Still to confirm

The page confirms candidate review but still rates 2026–27 availability as planned; no award was confirmed.

Verification status: Partially reviewed
Last verification: Not confirmed
Added to this catalog: Oct 8, 2026
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID: BTL-0098

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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