Illinois Special Education Teacher Waiver Program
Funding Amount
Tuition waivers
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: February
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Academically talented students
- Planning to work as public, private or parochial elementary or secondary school teacher in Illinois
Other requirements
- Current teachers
- Planning to pursue career in any area of special education
Overview
Geographic Scope: Illinois residents only
Eligibility:
- Current teachers
- Academically talented students
- Planning to pursue career in any area of special education
- Planning to work as public, private or parochial elementary or secondary school teacher in Illinois
Award Details:
- Tuition waivers cover tuition costs
- Recipients must fulfill teaching commitment in Illinois
Contact Information:
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
- 500 West Monroe
- Springfield, IL 62704
How to Apply
Application Process
- Contact ISAC for applications and information:
- ISAC, 500 West Monroe, Springfield, IL 62704
- Complete application
- Submit to ISAC
Deadline: Applications must be received by ISAC on or before February 15 immediately preceding the academic year for which the tuition waiver is being requested
What Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $10K
- Median grant
- $10K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL.
Example grants
Chicago Federation of Labor · Chicago, IL
$10K
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Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Special education
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