Section 312.50  Application

a)         The application package will contain the following:

1)         completed DCFS Scholarship Program Student Application, CFS 438;

2)         transcript of high school grades through the first semester of the senior year and class standing information, copy of GED and score, or copy of alternative acceptable high school transcript;

3)         college transcript if applicable;

4)         ACT or SAT test and score;

5)         documentation of legal relationship with the Department; and

6)         three letters of recommendation from persons unrelated to the applicant.

b)         Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31.  Applications received with a postmark after that date will be ineligible for consideration.

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 1988, effective December 31, 2013)