Why Join EIU Parents Club?
The EIU Parents Club was formed in 1974 to improve university-parent communication, provide a sounding board for the University President on selected University policy, and give parents a vehicle to increase close personal ties and friendships to the University.
The EIU Parents Club endeavors to put information in the hands of parents and families in a timely manner. Members of the Board of Directors are parents of EIU students and are available to provide assistance on University-related matters.
Membership Benefits:
- Members receive the EIU Parents Club Survival Manual
- Members are kept up-to-date through EIU Parents Club newsletters
- Members receive direct line assistance and advice from fellow EIU parents
- Members are provided early information and advance mailings of "Family Weekend" ticket form
- Members help (through their dues) contribute to special student campus activities such as "New Student Orientation" programs, Fall and Spring Quakin' the Quad and other student/University projects
Projects Include:
- Annually awards up to 20 EIU Parents Club scholarships
- Maintains a EIU Parents Club Student Emergency Loan Fund
- Publishes EIU Parents Club Survival Manual & Quarterly Newsletter
- Co-sponsors Family Weekend Activities
- Other Worthy Student & University Projects
Where Do My Dues Go?
Dues are $20 a year per family, with $10 allocated to the EIU Parents Club Scholarship Fund. Each year the EIU Parents Club proudly awards 20 or more scholarships in the amount of $850 each. Scholarships are fully funded through members' dues. The other $10 help provide for general office expenses, membership supplies and projects. The board is always open for suggestions or ideas. If we can be of assistance to you and your student, please contact us through the Student Life Office at 217/581-3829 or e-mail us.
How do I become a member?
You can obtain a EIU Parents Club application (pdf or doc) here. Thank you for your support.
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