Pay Fees

In accordance with Board Policy 4.140 Waiver of Student Fees, Rockford Public School District 205 will waive student Driver's Education fees for parents or guardians whose household income falls within specific guidelines and who can provide evidence of eligibility. The Application for Fee Waiver is available on this web page or a paper copy is available at the student’s high school.

You are responsible for paying all applicable fees.

Please refer to instructions on the fee waiver form. Depending on your circumstance, documentation may differ.

Please complete the application. If you have no income, please provide a letter explaining how
you provide food, clothing and housing for your household. 

In accordance with Board Policy 4.140 Waiver of Student Fees:

“Fees for textbooks, other instructional materials, and driver education are waived for students
who meet the eligibility criteria for fee waiver … Students receiving a fee waiver are not exempt
from charges for lost and damaged books, locks, materials, supplies, and equipment.”

Extracurricular fees will be waived. 

Submit forms directly to your student's school. You may also submit via email, fax or mail: 

No, only one application is needed per family.

Yes, the application must be completed at the beginning of each school year.

Yes, all students qualify for free meals. If you think you qualify for a fee waiver, you must
complete an application.

Direct certification is a simplified method for determining eligibility without completing an
Application for Fee Waiver. The State of Illinois provides this information to RPS 205 on a monthly
basis.

If all students in the household are listed on the letter, an application is not needed. If students
are not listed on the letter, update the letter and return to the student’s school. Be sure to add
all student names and student ID numbers. 

Please complete the application and submit the required documentation.

RPS 205 follows income eligibility guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture which are available through the Illinois State Board of Education.

You will receive a determination letter through email (if email is provided) or US mail. The
determination process may take up to 30 days. 

Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children with a parent or
guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for waived fees if the household
income drops below the income limit. If approved, fees will be waived from the date of
application until the end of the school year. 

In accordance with Board Policy 4.140 Waiver of Student Fees:

“The Finance Department’s denial of a fee waiver request may be appealed to the
Superintendent by submitting the appeal in writing to the Superintendent within 14 days of the
denial. The Superintendent or designee shall respond within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. The
decision of the Superintendent is final and binding.”

Please complete the application if you do not receive a Direct Certification Letter from RPS 205. 

Please complete the application if you do not receive a Direct Certification Letter from RPS 205.

Please complete the application if you do not receive a Direct Certification Letter from RPS 205.

Please complete the application if you do not receive a Direct Certification Letter from RPS 205.

Please complete the application if you do not receive a Direct Certification Letter from RPS 205.