You may qualify for a scholarship if you are an Illinois resident and meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Veteran (active or retired), or an immediate family member of a veteran. 
• Active-duty service member, or an immediate family of an active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Justice-impacted* (active or closed case), or an immediate family of someone justice-impacted.
• Reside in an R3** zone.

Documentation is required to verify eligibility.  An Entrepreneurs Academy team member will confirm your status after registration.

If you reside outside of Illinois, you may qualify for a discounted rate if you meet one of the following criteria:

• Veteran (active or retired) 
• Active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Justice-impacted* (active or closed case)  

Documentation is required to verify eligibility.  An Entrepreneurs Academy team member will confirm your status after registration.

Application Instructions

1. Complete the attached application form
2. Check your email for instructions on how to submit your supporting documentation
3. Submit all required documents as outlined in the email 

Application Process

Once your documents are received, our team will review your application.  You will be notified of your approval status within 2-3 business days.  

If approved, you will be granted access to a scholarship or discounted pricing. 

Veteran

To confirm eligibility, please provide one of the following:

• DD214
• Veteran ID card

Active Duty

To confirm eligibility please provide one of the following:

• Military ID card

Justice-Impacted

To confirm eligibility, please provide one of the following:

• Court or probation records

Illinois R3 resident

To confirm eligibility, please provide one of the following: 

• Illinois ID card
• Utility bill showing your Illinois address
• For business address, lease or utility bill showing business address

* Justice-Impacted

An individual who has had involvement with the criminal justice system, including but not limited to arrest, charges, conviction, incarceration, probation, or parole (active or closed case).

**R3 Zone

Information about R3 zones, including maps, can be found here. Or go directly to the map here. 

Contact Us

Email: info@entrepreneursacademy.net

Phone: 773-295-5365

Address: 4950 W Thomas St, Chicago, IL 60651