Children's Tuition Fund of IL

2021-2022 Preliminary Application

Please note:

  • Early submission is encouraged.
  • Funding is not guaranteed. Scholarships are awarded according to Illinois' rules and regulations.
  • You will be notified by email if your application has moved on to the next step.
  • Please submit a separate application for each student applying. 

If you are applying for more than one student, hit "Submit" for the first application to see the "Thank you for submitting your application" message. Then click the back (return) arrow and you will be taken to the first page of your application. All your previous information should show up in the fields. Change the appropriate information for the additional student. This process can be repeated as many times as needed. 

If you wish to select more than one preferred school, please submit an additional application per preferred school.

Requirements for Submitting an Application:

  1. Student resides in IL
  2. Student is eligible to attend an IL public school or is starting school in Illinois for the first time
  3. Parent/Guardian agrees to have student take the required assessment exam(s) as determined by the Illinois State Board of Education and the private school of choice
  4. Parent/Guardian and Student agree to comply with school policies at school of choice
  5. Applicant must be at or below 300% of poverty level for new students and at or below 400% of poverty level for returning students.

Note: Financial verification will be collected if your application moves forward.  This will be done through your school or a third party vetting company. 

Parent/Legal Guardian Information

Type of Application you are submitting for this Student:*
Does student reside in Illinois?*

STOP. If the student does not reside in Illinois, you cannot apply for this scholarship.

Household Size
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $68,960 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $51,720 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $51,720 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $86,880 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $65,160 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $65,160 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $104,800 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $78,600 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return) -
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $78,600 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $122,720 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $92,040 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $92,040 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $140,640 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $105,480 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $105,480 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $158,560 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $118,920 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $118,920 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $176,480 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $132,360 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $132,360 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $194,400 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $145,800 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $145,800 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $212,320 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $159,240 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)
Adjusted Gross Income is less than $159,240 (taken from most recent Federal Tax Return)

STOP. Your income is over the the allowable income limits. You cannot apply for this scholarship.

Parent/Guardian Name*
Address*

Student Information

Student's Name *
Your Relationship to Student*

School Information

Is the student currently enrolled at your preferred school?*

By signing below, you certify that all information provided in this application is true and accurate, to the best of your knowledge.

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