Can I afford Eastern?
We know how important financial aid can be. Click here for more specific information on: applying for aid, sources of aid, and other info.
For the 2009-2010 Academic Year:
Approximate yearly cost of attendance for fall and spring semesters:
In-state |
Out-of-state |
|
| Tuition* | $ 7,170 | $ 21,510 |
| Textbook Rental Fee | $ 298 | $ 298 |
| Program/Services Fees | $ 1,961 | $ 1,961 |
| Room and Board | $ 7,768 | $ 7,768 |
| Total | $ 17,197 | $ 31,537 |
The above cost is based on 30 hours of enrollment and the 12-plus meal option. Other meal plans are available. Click here for a breakdown of tuition and fees. Click here for graduate costs.
*Guaranteed Tuition Rate Plan
The Guaranteed Tuition Rate Plan maintains your first-year tuition rate at EIU for four continuous academic years. The new rate plan is designed to help students and families plan for college expenses. The plan applies to tuition only; all other expenses, including fees and room and board, are not covered in the plan.
Need help paying for college?
Students apply for state and federal aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov. By completing the FAFSA, you will be considered for state and federal programs including federal work-study and student loans. Eastern's priority deadline for filing is March 1.
Want to know what you "might" be eligible to receive?
State and Federal Aid Estimator or Federal Student Aid's FAFSA4casterScholarship searches are available online:
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