Application for the Illinois National Board First Time Candidate Fee Subsidy

The National Board Resource Center (NBRC) at Illinois State University (ISU) is excited to announce that the Fall 2024 window for the Illinois National Board (NB) First Time Candidate Fee Subsidy will be open from August 1st, 2024 10 am - September 22, 2024 at midnight.

Read ALL documents below for complete details regarding the application for the Illinois NB Candidate Fee Subsidy.

**NOTE: If you choose to withdraw from the National Board program at any point during the process, it will be your responsibility to contact the NBRC office and notify staff of your intentions. Please see the Must Read document for further information.**

Important Dates

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 Illinois NB Candidate Fee Subsidy online application.

Step 3:

Coming soon, August 1st, 2024 10 a.m.

If you have previously applied and are returning for your second or third year: Click HERE