Application Procedures for the ING Grant

To apply for the Illinois National Guard grant, a student must file an Illinois National Guard Grant Application annually indicating the institution they plan to attend. Eligibility in one academic year does not carry over to future years.

The deadline dates for applications are:

• October 1 – full year consideration 
• March 1 – only second semester, second and/or third quarter consideration
• June 15 – only summer term consideration

Applications received by ISAC after these deadline dates will be processed only for subsequent terms, with June 15 as the final date of acceptance for the summer term.

A component of the application process involves certification from the Illinois Department of Military Affairs as to the eligibility status in the Illinois National Guard. ISAC compiles a listing of applicants on a regular basis and forwards the listing to the Illinois Department of Military Affairs to provide:

• verification that each National Guard member is enlisted;
• verification that each National Guard member is on active duty status in the Illinois Army or Air National Guard;
• verification that each National Guard member has served for at least one year in the Illinois National Guard; and
• the date on which service or eligibility will end.

Once the eligibility confirmation has been received from the Illinois Department of Military Affairs, qualified applicants are sent a Notice of Eligibility. Ineligible applicants will receive written notification from ISAC of their ineligibility to receive program benefits. Postsecondary schools are NOT required to collect Notice of Eligibility letters from students.  Notification of a student's eligibility can be accessed from the Illinois National Guard Grant Announcement Roster.

Changes of address, name, status with the Illinois National Guard or institution of attendance must be reported in writing to ISAC.