The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) received a $133,039 Formula Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act (CFDA 16.816) program. The grant will fund ISAC's administration of the state's student loan repayment assistance program for state and federal public defenders and state prosecutors from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2024. Under the program, ISAC provides up to $60,000 in educational loan repayment assistance to eligible legal professionals who commit to remain employed as public defenders or prosecutors in Illinois for at least three years. Given the $133,039 in total funding, ISAC anticipates awarding approximately $50,000 to prosecutors and $50,000 to public defenders to help recruit and retain talented legal professionals across the state.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $133.0k | 9/22/22 |