Illinois Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers

Name: Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers

Award Amount:

• Full tuition and mandatory fees at Illinois public colleges and universities.

Information and Eligibility:
The Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers provides educational assistance to the spouses and children of Illinois Department of Corrections employees who have been permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. This program supports these families by removing financial barriers to higher education.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Residency: Must be an Illinois resident.
• Relationship: Must be the spouse or child of a correctional officer employed by the Illinois Department of Corrections.
• Service Status: The officer must have been killed or permanently disabled (at least 90%) in the line of duty.
• Enrollment: Must enroll full-time or part-time at an Illinois public college or university.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers application.
• Submit documentation verifying the officer’s service status and relationship to the applicant.
• Provide proof of Illinois residency.
• Submit official high school or college transcripts (if applicable).

Application Timeline:

• Application Deadline: Ongoing (applications accepted year-round).

Additional Information:

• The grant covers tuition and mandatory fees for up to four years of undergraduate study.
• Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by their institution.
• This grant recognizes the sacrifices made by Illinois correctional officers and their families in service to public safety.

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