Open as of October 08, 2020
Closes: March 31, 2021 at 12:00 midnight
The Illinois State Board of Education is showing their support for the positive impact that National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) make through improving teaching and student learning for Illinois' most under-resourced students in rural or remote areas. Please take a moment to contact your state representatives to thank them for their continued support in funding incentives for NBCTs.
This application is to be completed only if you are an eligible Illinois National Board Certified Teacher. A one-time $3,000 incentive shall be paid to each qualified educator who:
(EBF Tier 1 FY20 & Rural-Remote Locale Codes)
**NOTE: If you are not currently an NBCT, but would like to learn more about the application process, or apply to begin your journey, please visit our Application for the Illinois National Board First Time Candidate Fee Subsidy page.
NBCTs must complete and submit the application to be eligible for the incentive.
IMPORTANT: After your application information is verified, you will receive an email containing an affidavit/attestation form. Please complete and sign the affidavit/attestation form and scan and return it to nbrc@illinoisstate.edu by April 11, 2021.
The application must be submitted no later than 12:00 midnight on March 31, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.
For assistance regarding issues please contact nbrc@illinoisstate.edu.
Please allow 5-7 business days for your application to be processed. Eligible educators are posted to the Incentive Approval List weekly until the application closes.