Our department provides programmatic and professional growth opportunities for our students, both on-campus and at sites where our presence is requested.
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"Eastern is not just a place to learn, it is a place that feels like home. Students feel comfortable talking to their professors, they want to be successful and learn all they can during their time at Eastern. I would not have wanted to get my education from anywhere else and I am proud to be a Panther."Hailey BenjaminClass of 2026, Masters In Educational Leadership major
In addition, we promote educational forums at which faculty and students can meet with other educators, practicing administrators, community agency representatives and other professionals to continue their educational growth and professional development.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$16,665 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$16,665 total, just 17% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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