Step 1:

Before proceeding with the Illinois NB Candidate Fee Subsidy application process it is mandatory that you read these documents:

1. Read and understand the Guide to  National Board Certification .
2. Please read the Must Read document about the Illinois NB Candidate Fee Subsidy Application.
3. Please verify that your information (for example, your last name) is updated on ISBE's ELIS page - incorrect information may result in an application processing delay.

Step 2:

Complete the Practice Application before proceeding to the online application for the Illinois NB Candidate Fee Subsidy.

Step 3: 

September 01, 2022 to

October 11, 2022 (midnight)

Complete the online Illinois NB Candidate Fee Subsidy application.

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Step 4:

September 08, 2022

The names of the candidates who have applied to receive the Illinois NB Candidate Fee Subsidy will begin to be posted on the Eligible List weekly until the Illinois NB Candidate Fee Subsidy application closes.

Please allow 5-7 business days for your application to be processed.

Candidates will be notified by email if there are issues with the application.

Step 5:

October 11, 2022 (midnight)

This is the last day the NBRC at Illinois State University will accept applications for the 2022-2023 Illinois NB Candidate Fee Subsidy Application. The deadline to complete the application is midnight. Funds must be disbursed on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority given to educators in EBF Tier 1 school districts.

Step 6:

Register with NBPTS 

Refer to the Guide to Board Certification (page 26) for screen shots to guide you through the NB registration.

• Release to the third party (step 4 of the NB registration).
• "PAY" the yearly, non-refundable $75 NBPTS registration fee.
• DO NOT PAY for components 2 and 4. You will use your NBPTS coupons that will be in your account, to select components 2 and 4.

Need help creating an National Board account? These videos can help:

 How to Create an Account

 How to Register for National Board Certification

 For all questions about registration, please call NBPTS directly at 1.800.22TEACH.

Step 7:

Register by 8 a.m. on October 18, 2022 

September 2022

February 28, 2023