Substitute Fee Reimbursement

In efforts to reduce the substitute teacher shortage, ISBE is now offering a reimbursement of application and registration fees to qualifying applicants.

To Qualify:

• Your Sub issuance date must be later than July 1, 2017

• You must work at least 10 full school days within one year of your issuance date

• You must apply for the reimbursement within 18 months of your issuance date

If you meet these requirements, please complete form 73-02: Substitute License Fee Refund Request

This form must be returned to ISBE by the school or district official. Forms submitted by the applicant will not be honored. ​

Substitute Reimbursement Form