| 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.
Most of the money borrowed by Illinois State students comes from federal student loan programs. These loans are a good place to start because they offer reasonable interest rates and flexible repayment terms. The federal loans for which you qualify will be listed on your award notice.
These loan programs are available to Illinois State students:
Your parents may borrow additional money for you. One option is the Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students or “PLUS” loans. PLUS Loans for parents of dependent students are not need-based, but the parent(s) must be approved after a credit check. Under this program, parents can borrow up to the total cost of education minus their student’s expected financial aid. Payments may be deferred until the student finishes college. Otherwise, payments typically begin in March of the student’s first year.
