Eastern Illinois University :: International Students and Scholars

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International Students and Scholars
1170 Blair Hall
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, Illinois 61920-3099 USA
Phone: +001(217)581-2321
Fax: +001(217)581-7207 Email: international@eiu.edu

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We are proud to honor international alumni who exemplify Eastern Illinois University's definition of a global citizen as EIU Global Ambassadors.
New first-time undergraduates earning a minimum 3.5 (out of 4.0) cumulative grade point average will receive a tuition rate which is equal to the current in-state tuition rate!
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Eastern Illinois University is comprised of 11,630 students on a 320 acre campus located in the safe and friendly community of Charleston, IL.
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Receive a more personal educational experience with a small faculty-student ratio of 1:16
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Scholarships Available for Incoming

International Students!

Undergraduate Students

Incoming GPA 3.5 - 4.0 - International Undergraduate Excellence Rate - Students receive a special scholarship rate which allows them at least a $12,500 savings on tuition per year. The rate is locked in for four years for a potential $50,000 savings. Students do not need to maintain 3.5 or higher GPA to retain special rate. No scholarship application is needed.

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Incoming GPA 3.5 - 4.0 - Honors Scholarships - Incoming freshman may recieve additional $2,000 in assistance or full tuition scholarship (over $19,000 savings per year).

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Incoming GPA 2.75 -3.49 – International Student Scholarship - Students are also eligible for a scholarship for up to $12,500 savings on tuition per year. Students must apply and be selected for this scholarship.

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Graduate Students

Incoming GPA 3.0- 4.0 – International Student Scholarship - Students are also eligible for a scholarship for up to $9,000 savings on tuition per year. Students must apply and be selected for this scholarship. Find more information and apply now!

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