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Illinois and Federal Financial Aid Programs
The number of scholarships and grants made through programs administered by ISAC, as well as the individual dollar amount awarded, are subject to sufficient annual appropriations by the Illinois General Assembly and the Governor.

The State of Illinois and federal government offer many programs and services that deliver financial aid to students in Illinois. Below are some of the financial aid programs available. Be sure to research these and other options before finalizing your student's financial aid path. Also, see the links below for more information about financial aid.

Scholarship Programs
The below links will take you to the program descriptions written for your student in the Student Zone

Grants and Work-Study
The below links will take you to the program descriptions written for your student in the Student Zone

Honors Program

529 College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Programs

Educational Loan Programs

Loan Repayment/Forgiveness Programs
The below links will take you to the program descriptions written for your student in the Student Zone

Also sponsored by the State of Illinois:

Illinois College Savings Bonds (College Savings Bonds are tax-exempt, zero-coupon bonds issued by the State of Illinois. They provide individual investors with long-term investments to help fund college expenses.)

Education & Training Voucher (ETV) Program (Assists youth: for whom the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is legally responsible; who aged out of care at age 18 or older; or, who achieved permanency at age 16 or older through either subsidized guardianship or adoption. Covers post-secondary education related expenses not covered by financial aid grants.)

More links for financial aid information:

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