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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Act. Creates the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Program, to be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, to provide scholarship assistance until July 1, 2031 to eligible students for engineering-related study at a public university who agree to work as an engineer for the Department of Transportation for a period of not less than 3 years. Allows the Commission to award scholarships to pay the tuition and fees of a student enrolled in an approved program of professional engineering education for the equivalent of 8 semesters or 16 quarters of full-time enrollment. Provides for an additional stipend in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Establishes the total amount of scholarship assistance, the application process, eligibility requirements, and payments and repayments. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act to require the Board of Higher Education to establish and administer a competitive grant program for public institutions of higher education that award degrees in engineering. Repeals the Act on July 1, 2032.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Act," establishes a program administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to provide scholarships for students pursuing engineering degrees at public universities in Illinois. Eligible students who agree to work as engineers for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for at least three years after graduation can receive financial aid to cover tuition and fees for up to eight semesters or sixteen quarters of full-time study, along with an additional stipend of up to $10,000 for other expenses. The bill outlines the application process, eligibility requirements, and repayment terms if the work agreement is not fulfilled, though exceptions are provided for military service, disability, or diligent but unsuccessful job searching. Additionally, the bill amends the Board of Higher Education Act to create a competitive grant program for public universities that award engineering degrees, based on performance criteria like degree production and student retention. The scholarship program is set to run until July 1, 2031, and the entire Act will be repealed on July 1, 2032.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations- Education (on 02/24/2026)
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