EIU Educator Preparation

ROE 9 Partnerships

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(1) Check out the required courses here:

     (a) Elementary education program.

     (b) Special education program.

(2) Schedules for both programs may be found here.

(3) A guide to transfer courses from Parkland, DACC, Richland, and Lake Land Community Colleges may be found here.

(4) Express interest and provide your contact information by completing this form.

(5) Submit unofficial transcripts for initial evaluation; a transcript from each previously-attended college or university must be submitted.

(6) Apply for admission to EIU; note that official transcripts from each previously-attended institution will be required to be sent to the EIU Office of Admissions:

• If you do not yet have a bachelor's degree, apply for undergraduate admission here.
• If you already have a bachelor's degree, apply for post-baccalaureate admission here.

(7) Information on EIU's tuition and fees may be found here.

(8) If you are planning to apply for any form of financial aid:

• Complete the required FAFSA form here.
• Investigate resources through the EIU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships here.
• Visit EIU's "Rural School Initiative" / "Grow Your Own" website.

(9) Potential candidates should be admitted to EIU by July 30, 2021 to be able to start classes in late August.