Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What SLPs and audiologists miss in Illinois
- All Illinois licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years, so a license issued mid-cycle runs short.
- The clinical fellowship temporary license lasts 18 months, much shorter than ASHA's 48-month window.
- Illinois is not an ASLP Compact member.
Can I practice in Illinois on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Illinois is not an ASLP Compact member, so practicing here takes a Illinois license.
- Not a compact member
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a Illinois license by endorsement?
SLPs and audiologists licensed elsewhere apply through the IDFPR CORE system with official certifications of licensure from both the state of original licensure and the state where they most recently practiced, plus their transcript and Praxis results or, for SLPs, ASHA certification.
- Endorsement route available
Which exams does Illinois require for a license?
Applicants verify the national Praxis exam; SLPs may submit ASHA certification instead of the exam and experience proof. The requirements list no Illinois law exam.
- Praxis exam
- No state jurisprudence exam
Does Illinois offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
ASHA reports that an out-of-state licensee who holds the CCC and has applied may practice for 90 days or until the department decides, whichever comes first.
- No temporary license
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Illinois?
A clinical fellow must hold a temporary license before starting supervised experience, under an IDFPR-licensed SLP. It lasts 18 months and renews once for good cause. Illinois does not allow ASHA's 48-month window for completing the fellowship.
- Speech-Language Pathology Temporary License
Citation: 225 ILCS 110/8.1
Does Illinois license SLP assistants?
SLPAs need an associate degree from an approved SLPA program or a bachelor's in communication disorders, plus 100 clinical hours. ASHA reports that a full-time SLP may supervise no more than two assistants and a part-time SLP one.
- SLPA license
What audiologists need to know in Illinois
Audiologists may dispense under the audiology license but must follow the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Act. A $45 hearing instrument fee is built into every SLP and audiology license and renewal fee.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
Professional Educator License with Speech-Language Pathology endorsement in Illinois
School SLPs hold an Illinois State Board of Education license, earned through a graduate degree plus 150 hours of school-based experience or through a state SLP license plus the CCC.
Citation: Illinois State Board of Education, as summarized by ASHA
How often does a Illinois SLP or audiology license renew?
Every SLP, audiology and SLPA license expires October 31 of odd-numbered years, whatever the issue date. ASHA reports 20 CE hours per cycle for SLPs and audiologists and 10 for SLPAs.
- Renews every 2 years
- 20 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Illinois?
For a license, we send your Praxis scores and verifications, file the application and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $599 for an SLP or audiologist.