Illinois National Guard Grant Information about the grant program and the online application may be obtained at the Illinois Student Assistance Commission's website at www.isac.org
Eligibility
In order to receive benefits under this program an applicant must: Be an Illinois National Guard member, defined as meeting one of these two criteria: Be active in the Illinois National Guard or
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (veterans.illinois.gov), checked Aug 28, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Review the program requirements listed on the Illinois National Guard Grant page.
- Get grant program information and the online application from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission website at www.isac.org.
- File a complete application each academic year and indicate the college you will attend.
- Make sure ISAC receives the application in time for eligibility to be determined and for you to notify the college by the last scheduled day of classes for the first term requested.
- Notify ISAC in writing if your name, address, or college choice changes.
What to bring
- The college to be attended
- Written notice of any name changes
- Written notice of any address changes
- Written notice of any college choice changes
What to expect
The page states applications must be received by ISAC in time for eligibility to be determined, and you must then notify the college about your eligibility no later than the last scheduled day of classes for the first term for which benefits were requested.
Contact
- Call the VA Education (GI Bill) Hotline at 1-888-442-4551Questions about GI Bill and VA education benefits.
- Serves all of Illinois
Next step
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Source: Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, the official Illinois state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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