Financial Assistance Program
ICPG Events & PCGC Certification
Attend an ICPG Event
Are you interested in attending an upcoming ICPG in-person event? The Financial Assistance Program can assist with reimbursement of automobile mileage and other travel-related expenses, to help you attend a training or event and learn more about Problem Gambling.
Reimbursable Expenses
Mileage
Meals
Hotels & Lodging
Parking & Tolls
Terms & Conditions
The Financial Assistance Program is only available to Illinois residents.
Applications must be submitted via the form below, and no less than two weeks (14 days) prior to the first day of the event.
A valid, dated receipt from the merchant or vendor is required for all reimbursable expenses Google Maps (or equivalent) is used for mileage calculation.
ICPG follows the Illinois Travel Reimbursement Schedule for the reimbursement of lodging, automobile mileage, meals, and other travel-related expenses.
Maximum reimbursement amount is dependent on the distance between the applicant’s home zip code and the location of the in-person event.
Reimbursements are made at ICPG’s discretion and are subject to funds availability.
Receiving PCGC Certification
Are you interested in receiving Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor (PCGC) certification through the Illinois Certification Board (ICB)? The Financial Assistance Program can assist with reimbursement of the fees associated with your certification.
Reimbursable Expenses
Application Fee
Exam Fee
Biennial Certification Fee
Terms & Conditions
The Financial Assistance Program is only available to Illinois residents.
Applications should be submitted via the below form below, and no less than 2 months prior to your exam date.
In certain circumstances, you may apply for financial assistance after you have already taken the exam, but please note that there is no guarantee of approval.
If accepted, you will be reimbursed for the following costs: Application Fee ($85), Exam Fee ($410) and initial Biennial Certification Fee ($180).
Applicants must submit valid, dated receipts and proof of certification.
Reimbursements are made at ICPG’s discretion and are subject to funds availability.