University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Illinois Promise

For Illinois residents with family incomes at or below the poverty level and who have an EFC of zero, the program covers tuition, room & board, and books & supplies with grant aid and 10-12 hours per week of work-study. Loans and/or additional work would be required in order to cover estimated transportation and personal expenses.

For Illinois residents with family incomes at or below the poverty level and who have an EFC of zero. . .

2009-10 Estimated Student Budget

The college assures enough work-study and grant aid to cover these expenses

Tuition & Fees	$12,660
Books & Supplies	$1,200
Room & Board	$9,284

Loans and/or additional work would be required to cover these costs

Transportation & Personal Expenses

$2,510

Total Expenses: $25,654

About the Financial Aid Pledge (2009-10):

Who qualifies for the pledge (in addition to common requirements)?
Illinois residents with family incomes at or below the federal poverty level and zero EFC.

How is EFC determined and used?
Federal Methodology.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
Approximately $2,500 in work-study. Loans and/or additional work would be needed to cover expenses not included in the pledge budget.

Does the offer account for the full student budget?
No, transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses are not part of the pledge.

How are outside scholarships handled?
Outside scholarships reduce loans, then work-study, then grant aid.

Are there other important restrictions?
Limited to four years of enrollment.

For more information:
Illinois Promise

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Champaign, IL
    Type: Public 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 32,114
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 16%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: 51%
    Average debt: $17,930

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