This program helps children (including adopted and stepchildren) of eligible displaced energy workers. It is designed to support students who are deterred from attending or completing an educational program at an Illinois institution because of a parent's layoff from a retiring power plant or a closing coal mine. Tuition and fees at public colleges or community colleges are covered for a period equal to one calendar year, including a summer term, for undergraduate or graduate study. To apply, fill out the application and submit online through the Program Applications & Status Checks area of the ISAC Student Portal.
Applicants must upload proof of the displaced energy worker's loss of employment due to the reduced operation or closure of a fossil fuel power plant or coal mine that occurred on or after September 15, 2016. To be considered for funds for the full academic year, the application must be submitted to ISAC on or before October 1st of the academic year for which assistance is being requested. Learn more here. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the ISAC Call Center at (800) 899-ISAC (4722) or isac.studentservices@illinois.gov.
