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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 BenjaminMasters In Educational Leadership | Class of 2026
The M.S. in Education: Educational Leadership helps you advance your leadership in education. It is a fit if you work in a school or community setting and want to grow professionally while applying leadership concepts to your own school or district.
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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