1. a) The application package will contain the following:

   1. 1) completed DCFS Scholarship Program Student Application, CFS 438;
   2. 2) transcript of high school grades through the first semester of the senior year and class standing information, copy of GED and score, or copy of alternative acceptable high school transcript;
   3. 3) college transcript if applicable;
   4. 4) ACT or SAT test and score;
   5. 5) documentation of legal relationship with the Department; and
   6. 6) three letters of recommendation from persons unrelated to the applicant.
2. b) Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31. Applications received with a postmark after that date will be ineligible for consideration.

(Source: Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 1988, effective December 31, 2013)