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Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship

Tax-Credit Scholarship in Illinois

2017
Year Established
0
Students Enrolled
$14,000
Max Award
K-12
Grade Levels

About This Program

Illinois' Invest in Kids Act (2017) provided 75% income tax credits to individuals and businesses that donated to Scholarship Granting Organizations. Scholarships funded private school tuition for K-12 students from families at or below 300% FPL, with priority for those at or below 185% FPL. The program sunset on December 31, 2023 and was not renewed by the state legislature.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility is limited (see criteria below)
$Household income must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level
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Eligible student categories: low income

Funding Details

Average Award
$7,400
Maximum Award
$14,000

Funding mechanism: 75% tax credit for donations to SGOs; program expired

Approved Expenses

Tuition & Fees

How to Apply

IMPORTANT: The Invest in Kids Act expired on December 31, 2023 and is no longer accepting new applications. The program provided tax credits to donors who contributed to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). Families who received scholarships through this program should contact their SGO for information about remaining funds or alternative options.

Administered by: Illinois Department of Revenue
Phone: (800) 732-8866

Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates based on publicly available program data. Always verify eligibility directly with your state's program administrator. Program rules, funding amounts, and application deadlines may change.