Illinois Grant Program for Dependents of Police, Fire, or Correctional Officers (PFC)

Illinois’s PFC Grant supports dependents of police, fire, and correctional officers who died or became disabled in the line of duty under state definitions. For 2026–27, the application is listed as available. The award may cover tuition and mandatory fees at eligible institutions, generally up to eight semesters or twelve quarters, subject to approval and funding.

Students must document their relationship and the officer’s employment and qualifying circumstances using required records; dependency and disability are defined by rule and should not be self-assessed. The grant is not awarded merely because the applicant works in public safety. Review the document list and confirm with ISAC which employer or agency certification is required.

The 2026–27 page says application dates depend on the first term requested and that several priority payment deadlines have not yet been determined. Do not reuse dates from prior cycles. Apply early, monitor official updates, and coordinate with the college about when it must submit its funding claim.

ISAC asks students and schools to follow annual deadline and document updates; the page reviewed leaves claim dates pending. Keep employer certification and proof of relationship, and check with financial aid before enrolling to confirm whether a campus form is needed. Do not treat prior-year deadlines as current.

To compare this benefit with other options, ask financial aid for an estimate separating tuition, fees, housing, and excluded expenses. Confirm whether it renews annually, what GPA or course load it requires, and whom to contact if the student account does not show the payment. Keep award letters and receipts until the school confirms disbursement.

Official program information and application