Help paying for private school in Illinois

We found no current state program that helps families pay private school tuition in Illinois. Schools often offer their own financial aid: ask each one.

Before you count on the money

• Only participating schools can accept these funds. Ask each school.
• Programs have deadlines, limited spots and amounts that change every year.
• Some programs pay the school; others put money in an account or lower your taxes.

See all 971 private schools in Illinois

Checked against official state pages on October 14, 2026. Programs change often: always confirm on the official page. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.