Eureka College is committed to State of Illinois students. The Uniquely Eureka Promise is a promise to assist students who permanently reside in Illinois, show financial need, and have been successful academically, to earn their bachelor's degree tuition free at one of the finest colleges in Illinois.
It's Eureka College's hope that this program will provide students financial relief and allow them to stay focused on their academic achievements without the burden of financing a full-time tuition expense.
Eligibility Qualifications
Illinois Resident
The Eureka College Promise Grant is designed to cover the remaining tuition charge for incoming students who meet the academic and financial aid requirements of the Promise program.
Eligibility Qualifications for the Illinois Eureka Promise Grant:
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2.8 cumulative GPA or higher (4.0 scale) – if transferring 12 or more credits from other colleges, the GPA requirement will be based on the 12 or more transferrable credits.
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A valid FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). To complete a FAFSA® visit: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Be sure to add Eureka College to receive your FAFSA information.
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Eligible and receiving full State of Illinois MAP and Federal Pell Grants.
* Review the State of Illinois MAP Grant and Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements at the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and Federal Student Aid.
Note: Illinois Student Assistance Commission may suspend the MAP Grant program if applicants reach budget limits, so students who complete their FAFSA after that suspension are not guaranteed to receive funds. -
Pursuing 1st Bachelor’s Degree - not offered for 2nd degree or certificate programs
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Full-time degree seeking student – not offered for part-time enrollment - enrollment of 15 credit hours a semester ensures full Illinois MAP grant amount and graduation timeline required to receive full Pell funds each year.
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Meet all deadline dates: recommend admissions application and FAFSA submitted prior to April 1.
The program is structured to cover the student’s Eureka flat-tuition charge for fall and spring semesters that is not covered by the student’s Federal Pell Grant and State of Illinois MAP Grant, and any other outside funding. If a student exhausts their life-time eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant and/or State of Illinois MAP Grant prior to matriculation (graduation), or loses partial funding as determined from their first semester in the program, it is the student’s responsibility to cover the amount of lost Pell and MAP Grant funds.
It is also the student’s responsibility for any non-covered cost such as but not limited to: fees, books, supplies, transportation, and room & meal plans if living on campus. Students can utilize our college payment plans or research student loan options to pay non-covered expenses.
Questions about the Illinois EC Promise Program? We're here to help!
Apply to Eureka College
Contact the Admissions Office at (309) 467-3721 or email.
Out-of-State Resident
he Eureka College Promise Grant is designed to cover the remaining tuition charge for incoming students who meet the academic and financial aid requirements of the Promise program.
Eligibility Qualifications for the Out-of-State Eureka Promise Grant:
- Student must be a graduate from one of the out-of-state high schools listed below.
- Kankakee Valley High School (Wheatfield, IN),
- Ritenour High School (St. Louis, MO),
- Any Hazelwood School District High School (St. Louis Metro, MO),
- International High School of New Orleans (LA)
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2.8 cumulative GPA or higher (4.0 scale) – if transferring 12 or more credits from other colleges, the GPA requirement will be based on the 12 or more transferrable credits.
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A valid FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). To complete a FAFSA® visit: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Be sure to add Eureka College to receive your FAFSA information.
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Eligible and receiving full Federal Pell Grant.
* Review the Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements at Federal Student Aid. -
Pursuing 1st Bachelor’s Degree - not offered for 2nd degree or certificate programs
-
Full-time degree seeking student – not offered for part-time enrollment - enrollment of 15 credit hours a semester ensures full Pell grant amount and graduation timeline required to receive full Pell funds each year.
-
Meet all deadline dates: recommend admissions application and FAFSA submitted prior to April 1.
The program is structured to cover the student’s Eureka flat-tuition charge for fall and spring semesters tht is not covered by the student’s Federal Pell Grant and any other outside funding. If a student exhausts their life-time eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant prior to matriculation (graduation), or loses partial funding as determined from their first semester in the program, it is the student’s responsibility to cover the amount of lost Pell Grant funds.
It is also the student’s responsibility for any non-covered cost such as but not limited to: fees, books, supplies, transportation, and room & meal plans if living on campus. Students can utilize our college payment plans or research student loan options to pay non-covered expenses.
Questions about the Out-Of-State Promise Program? We're here to help!
Apply today
Contact the Admissions Office at (309) 467-3721 or email.
