Tuition Waivers and Assistantships
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ offers a variety of tuition waiver programs and graduate assistantships to help reduce the cost of your education. Explore the options below to see what you may qualify for.
Tuition Waivers
Provides tuition benefits for eligible ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ employees.
Provides tuition benefits for eligible dependents of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ employees.
Interinstitutional Waiver
If you are employed by another Illinois public university and wish to enroll in courses for credit at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, you may qualify for this waiver.
- Covers up to 6 credit hours per semester
- Contact your institution’s HR Department for eligibility and application instructions
Available to Illinois residents (undergraduate or graduate) pursuing initial special education teacher certification.
- Covers tuition and fees
- Recipients must agree to teach in special education in Illinois after graduation
- Administered through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
- Details are available through the .
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver
Designed for senior citizens who meet specific income requirements.
- Covers tuition only for up to 6 credit hours per semester
- Students are responsible for all additional fees
Assistantships
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Graduate Assistantship
Graduate assistantships provide eligible students with tuition benefits and/or a stipend in exchange for part-time work in academic or administrative departments. Positions are competitive and offer valuable professional experience.
Contact Financial Aid
- Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
- ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ
- 1 University Parkway, University Park, 60484 | Building D, Room 1423
- 708-534-4800
- faid@govst.edu