The Empower Illinois 2019-2020 scholarship application process will begin January 15 at 7:00 p.m. when families will complete part one of the application and receive their time stamp. Every student must reapply, regardless of application status for the 2018-2019 school year. Families with multiple children may use one reservation form and the order children are listed will be the order in which they appear on the application and are considered for scholarships.
Families will receive an email to access part two of the application on January 18 through their new portal on empowerXchange. Families are encouraged to complete part two before January 28 for the best chance of receiving a scholarship. If a family does not submit their application by that date, another applicant may receive a scholarship before them, even if the family has reserved a place in line in front of them.