Whether you're a working professional or you plan to be a full-time student, paying for graduate school can be a significant obstacle. Graduate school can be an expensive endeavor, but, like most students, you're likely to find the benefits outweigh the costs. You'll get a deeper understanding of your field and earn more money compared to a worker in your field with only a bachelor's degree. The Financial Aid Office can provide resources to help you develop your financial plan.
Find out the types of aid for which you may qualify, learn how to apply, and understand the cost of graduate school at Illinois State.
The amount of financial aid you can receive as a graduate student depends on your enrollment status. Learn more about your classification and status as a graduate student.
If you are a first-time borrower from the federal Direct Loan program, you must complete Loan Entrance Counseling and/or an electronic Master Promissory Note.
If you are a first-time borrower in the Graduate PLUS Loan program, you must complete different Loan Entrance Counseling than you may have completed for other loans, such as Stafford Loans.
