Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the mode of instruction and cover a variety of short- and long-term expenses which continue regardless of the instructional mode or access to campus facilities. The mode of instruction may be adjusted. Tuition and fees will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely or the mode of instruction changes. Illinois State University will continue to follow published withdrawal and refund policies concerning tuition and fees.
Tuition and Fees
Material Fees
In some courses, a materials charge is assessed for consumables such as lab supplies, photographic paper, or service fees. Materials charges vary by major and elective courses chosen. For most students, materials charges represent a nominal extra expense, but fees may be significant in certain majors with labs or studios. Students have the option to purchase items on their own and request that the material fee be waived.
Employment
More than 6,000 Illinois State students work on-campus jobs earning more than $16 million every year. Students can earn enough money to cover personal expenses, buy books, or contribute toward their tuition.
Finding a Job
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Search Jobs.IllinoisState.edu
Find on-campus jobs through Human Resource's Jobs site.
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Search Hire-A-Redbird
Career Services' Hire-A-Redbird portal lets you search for off-campus jobs and internships.
Some job openings require students to be eligible for Federal Work Study, a need-based financial aid award program that makes it more affordable for a campus department or non-profit organization to hire students. The online posting will mention it if work study eligibility is required.
International students with the J-1 visa must receive permission from the Office of International Studies before starting employment.