Empower Illinois Application

There are two parts to the application process. Part one of the application is the reservation, which reserves a family’s place in line for a scholarship. Per the Invest in Kids Act (the law that makes tax credit scholarships possible), scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, which means you want to ensure the earliest timestamp possible. The reservation will have two pages. On page one, you will enter basic information, such as parent or guardian name, student name, and contact information. On page two, you will review this information and click submit. Only after clicking submit on page two will you receive your first-come, first-served timestamp.

Part two of the application will be available a few days after the first part is completed. Families who have completed their reservation will receive an email from Empower Illinois notifying them that the application is live.

Do I Qualify?

Illinois’ Tax Credit Scholarship Program is 100% need-based. K-12 students from low-income and working-class families are eligible to receive a tax credit scholarship through Empower Illinois. To find out more about the qualifications and application process, please visit the Empower Illinois website.