Direct Admission

EIU Local Counties We are excited to offer you a unique opportunity due to your exceptional academic performance and a special partnership between your school district and Eastern Illinois University. You can take advantage of this offer by completing your admissions profile in MyEIU to secure your spot.

Eligibility

Students from the following counties are eligible for the EIU Direct Admission program: Bond, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Jasper, Lawrence, Macon, Montgomery, Moultrie, Piatt, Richland, Shelby, or Vermilion.

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Why Choose EIU Direct Admission?

Access to On-Campus Resources: Gain immediate access to all the resources available on campus, enhancing your academic and social experience.
Incentives for Performance: Your hard work pays off! Benefit from Direct Admission and scholarships designed to reward your dedication.
Scholarship Awareness: Stay informed about various scholarship opportunities that can support your education financially.
No Application Fee: Apply with ease as the application fee is waived for Direct Admission students.

EIU Local Scholars

EIU Local Scholars is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning it covers any tuition or fees remaining after other scholarships and awards have been applied.

Questions?

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Bond, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Montgomery, Moultrie, Richland or Shelby Counties:

Champaign, Christian, DeWitt, Ford, Macon, Piatt or Vermilion Counties:

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