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The Grant Program for Exonerees (Program) provides direct grant assistance to an individual who has received a pardon from the Governor of the State of Illinois stating that the pardon is issued on the grounds of innocence of the crime for which the individual was imprisoned or an individual who has received a certificate of innocence from a circuit court pursuant to Section 2-702 of the Code of Civil Procedure [735 ILCS 5]. Grants are limited based on funding levels appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly.

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110 ILCS 947/62

23 ILLINOIS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE CH. XIX, SEC. 2743

The Grant Program for Exonerees (Program) provides direct grant assistance to an individual who has received a pardon from the Governor of the State of Illinois stating that the pardon is issued on the grounds of innocence of the crime for which the individual was imprisoned or an individual who has received a certificate of innocence from a circuit court pursuant to Section 2-702 of the Code of Civil Procedure [735 ILCS 5]. Grants are limited based on funding levels appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly.

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A qualified applicant shall: 1) be a resident of Illinois; 2) have received: A) a pardon issued on the grounds of innocence; or B) a certificate of innocence from a circuit court; 3) be an exonerated person who: A) has not yet received a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate and is completing a high school equivalency preparation course through an Illinois Community Board-approved provider and/or is seeking an Illinois high school equivalency certificate; or B) is enrolled at an ISAC-approved public university or community college in an eligible degree or certificate program (see 34 CFR 668.8) for either a semester or quarter term, throughout the institution's tuition refund/withdrawal adjustment period; 4) maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by the institution; and 5) not have to demonstrate financial need to receive this grant.

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Direct Payments for Specific Use

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Benefits are limited to the full-time enrollment equivalent of 8 semesters or 12 quarters of payment for undergraduate or graduate study. Recipients may accumulate up to 48 eligibility units. The Grant Program for Exonerees funds shall be applicable only to tuition and mandatory fees and only for two semesters or three quarters in a regular school year.

The Program provides direct grant assistance to an individual who has received a pardon from the Governor of the State of Illinois stating that the pardon is issued on the grounds of innocence of the crime for which the individual was imprisoned or an individual who has received a certificate of innocence from a circuit court pursuant to Section 2-702 of the Code of Civil Procedure [735 ILCS 5]. Grants are limited based on funding levels appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly.

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1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209

https://www.isac.org/

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12/28/2021

FY 2020 : $150,000
FY 2021 : $150,000
FY 2022 : $150,000