Grants and Financial Aid
On this page, you will find information about the Institute's internal grants, the application process, the current grant drawing, the use of grant certificates, and future external grant opportunities by state.
Internal Tuition Grants from the Institute
The Institute offers tuition grants in the amounts of $500, $1,000, and $1,500. These grants help reduce the cost of an educational program and make professional training more accessible to motivated students.
Any prospective student who is considering enrollment at the Institute may apply and participate in the selection process for financial support.
How to Apply for an Institute Grant
To begin the application process, contact an Admissions Manager by email and provide your first name, last name, and email address. The manager will create your account on the learning platform, where you can complete the required steps and submit your grant application.
Contact an Admissions Manager by email
Provide your first name, last name, and email address
The manager will create your student account
Complete the prospective student application
Receive access to the Grants section
Submit your application and wait until 20 applications are received
Watch the public grant drawing on YouTube
Sign the enrollment agreement and apply the grant toward tuition
How the Grant Is Applied
The grant is provided exclusively as financial assistance toward tuition at the Institute. It is not issued as a cash payment and is applied when your enrollment agreement is prepared.
How to Use Your Grant
If your application is selected, your grant certificate will be sent to you by email.
When you are ready to enroll, contact an Admissions Manager and provide your grant certificate. The grant amount will then be reflected in your enrollment agreement.
If You Choose a Payment Plan
If tuition is paid through an installment plan, the grant will be applied toward the final tuition payments.
If tuition is paid in full, the grant will reduce the total tuition amount due.
Important Information
- The grant is not issued as a cash payment.
- The grant may only be used toward tuition at the Institute.
- The grant certificate is sent to the selected recipient by email.
- To apply the grant, the certificate must be provided to an Admissions Manager before the enrollment agreement is prepared.
- After receiving a grant, the recipient must complete the enrollment process and apply the grant toward an eligible Institute program.
The Grant Drawing Begins Once 20 Applications Are Collected
The public grant drawing is held after 20 applications have been submitted. You can follow the current application progress here.
3 applications have been submitted. 17 more applications are needed before the drawing can begin.
External Funding Opportunities by State
We are expanding our partner network and gradually adding external funding opportunities offered by organizations in different states. Use the buttons below to explore available programs by state.
Illinois
ILLCF Soy El Futuro! Scholarship & Leadership Program
Through the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation, selected scholars receive $5,000 in scholarship support, participation in a 2-day Leadership Development Summit, recognition at the ILLCF Annual Gala, lifetime membership in the ILLCF Alumni Association, and ongoing leadership development opportunities.
Eligible applicants must identify as Latino, be Illinois residents, be enrolled part-time or full-time in an eligible educational program, and not have previously received an ILLCF scholarship.
Application deadline: July 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Recipients are expected to be notified in September 2026.
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