Proof of Illinois Residency

Independent Student

The dates recorded on the documents must indicate that you resided in Illinois for the required 12 months preceding August 15, 2024

The following is a list of documents that are accepted; only one (1) is required.

2023 valid State of Illinois income Tax Return (signed and dated) or federal tax transcript
Illinois college transcript
An Illinois Driver’s License
An Illinois Auto Registration
Utility bills or rent receipts in the applicant’s name (Submit 12 months from August 2023 to August 2024)
Residential Lease
2023 Wage and tax statements (IRS Form W-2)
Statement of benefit history from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
State of Illinois identification card issued by the Secretary of State
Statement of benefits from the Illinois Department of Employment Security
Statement of benefits from the Social Security Administration
Illinois Voter’s Registration card
Property tax bill
IRS Form 1099 - Miscellaneous Income Statements

A parent of a dependent student must physically reside in Illinois and Illinois must be his/her true fixed and permanent home.

The following is a list of documents accepted for parents; only one (1) is required.

2023 valid State of Illinois income tax return (signed and dated) or federal tax transcript
An Illinois Driver’s License
An Illinois Auto Registration
Utility bills or rent receipts in the parent's name
Illinois high school (recent graduate) or Illinois college transcript (recent enrollment)
Residential Lease in parent's name
2023 Wage and tax statements (IRS Form W-2)
Statement of benefit history from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
State of Illinois identification card issued by the Secretary of State
Statement of benefits from the Illinois Department of Employment Security
Statement of benefits from the Social Security Administration
Illinois Voter’s Registration card
Property tax bill
IRS Form 1099 - Miscellaneous Income Statements