Financial Assistance

Are you interested in attending an ICPG event or receiving your Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor (PCGC) certification? Learn more about ICPG’s Financial Assistance Program.

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.

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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.
  • By submitting the form, you certify that all travel expenses and receipts submitted for this training are true, accurate, and actually incurred. You explicitly attest that none of these expenses have been, or will be, submitted for reimbursement or coverage to any other source, including my employer, other grants, or a separate third-party organization. You understand that these expenses are funded by a grant and that duplicating claims constitutes a misuse of funds.

Earn 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.

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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.
Road to Certification PCGC Application Instructions