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Illinois Promise

    Illinois Promise was established in 2005 for Illinois residents who graduate from Illinois high schools. The award provides tuition, fees, room and board, and books on a first dollar basis at University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign. Students must also meet income requirements. The program is funded by University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2005

    Website Links 

    http://www.osfa.illinois.edu/types-of-aid/illinois-promise

    Promise Typology Category 

    Four-year institution programs

    State 

    Illinois

    Residency Requirement 

    State

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    State High School

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    Yes

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    No

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    First Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    1

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No