The Empower Illinois’ tax credit scholarship application for the upcoming school year opens on January 18 at 6:30 PM, with submission beginning at 7:00 PM. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, which means you want to ensure the earliest time stamp possible.

Part One: Reserve Youy Family's Place in Line - January 18

Just one reservation is needed per family. Please note that the order in which you list your students on the reservation is the order in which scholarships will be awarded. Click here for a preview of the process.

APPLY FOR TCS SCHOLARSHIPS

After completing part one, you will be notified by email when part two of the application is available in your EmpowerXChange portal. You can complete this step whenever you are able to ensure accuracy, but you should submit your application as soon as possible for the best chance at receiving a scholarship.

Part Two: APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP - January 20

Please visit https://empowerillinois.org/apply/ for application checklists, FAQs and more information. If you need assistance, please call 800-616-7606 or email [email protected].