2010-2011 New Undergraduate Estimated Expenses
| Tuition and fees* |
$11,182 |
| Room and meal plan (multiple occupancy, 5-day unlimited meal plan) |
$8,473 |
| Total institutional expenses |
$19,655 |
| Estimated additional personal expenses: |
| Books and supplies |
$1,132 |
| Miscellaneous** |
$3,580 |
| Estimated cost of attendance (in-state) |
$24,367 |
** The miscellaneous category represents the average amount students spend during an academic year on incidentals such as transportation, clothing, personal items, and recreation. It is included only to remind students to budget for those items, and is not an expense payable to Illinois State.
All expenses are estimates, based on a courseload of 30 hours. Actual tuition and fees may vary.
Financial Need
Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is considered the foundation of the federal student aid program. It is a need-based grant that can be used for any educational expenses including tuition, fees, room and board, and/or other living expenses.
- Who is eligible: Undergraduate students with significant financial need
- Maximum annual award: $5,350 for 2009-2010
- How to apply: Submit your FAFSA by March 1.
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Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) increase gift aid for very high need undergraduate students.
- Who is eligible: Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) are considered first.
- Maximum annual award: $4,000
- How to apply: Submit your FAFSA by March 1.
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Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The ACG is different from other need-based grants because recipients must also show academic talent.
- Who is eligible: Pell Grant recipients who also:
- are first or second-year undergraduate students;
- completed a rigorous secondary school program of study
(after January 1, 2006, if a first-year student, and after January 1, 2005, if a second-year student); and
- maintained a 3.0 GPA during first year of study (second year students only).
- Maximum annual award: $750 for the first year of study and $1,300 for the second year
- How to apply: Submit your FAFSA by March 1.
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Monetary Award Program (MAP)
MAP grants are the basis of the State of Illinois student financial assistance program.
- Who is eligible: Undergraduate students who are Illinois residents with demonstrated financial need
- Maximum annual award: $4,968
- How to apply: Submit your FAFSA by March 1.
- Learn more: Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Student-to-Student Grant (STS)
STS Grants are awarded to students with high financial need according to criteria similar to those for the FSEOG.
- Who is eligible: Undergraduates with high financial need. MAP Grant recipients are automatically considered.
- How to apply: Submit your FAFSA by March 1.
- Learn more: Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Illinois Incentive for Access Program (IIA)
The Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access (IIA) Program offers a one-time grant for high need, first year students.
- Who is eligible: Freshman, undergraduate MAP recipients who have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of zero
- Maximum annual award: $500 for one year
- How to apply: Submit your FAFSA by March 1.
- Learn more: Illinois Student Assistance Commission
