Registration Information

How can I register for a course?
There are THREE convenient ways to register for Certificate in Nonprofit Management courses:

1. Online: Click here to access the Online Registration System.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

2. Fax: Download PDF* registration form, print it and fax completed form to:
Student Services Coordinator: (312) 413-9730

3. Phone: (312) 355-0423
(during business hours M - F, 9 - 5 p.m.)

Registrations may also be accepted via postal mail at

UIC External Education
1333 S. Halsted Street, Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60607


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Will I receive a confirmation of my registration?
Yes, once you register for any of the Certificate in Nonprofit Management courses, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing course information, including dates, times, location, etc. If confirmation is not received within 48 business hours, please contact External Education by e-mailing externaledu@uic.edu or calling (312) 355-0423.

Cancellations / Changes
If the University must cancel a course for any reason, all registrants will be notified as soon as possible and all prepaid fees will be refunded. The University reserves the right, without prior notification to students, to change course content, instructors, meeting times or to make other changes as are deemed necessary for the effective operation of courses and seminars. Students will be notified of any changes in class schedules.

Payment Information

When do I have to pay for the course?
Payment in the form of credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) check or money order must accompany the registration form. Deferred tuition is not available. Checks, Money Orders or Purchase Orders must be received within 5 business days of registration. If you anticipate any delays in submission of your payment, please contact External Education . Failure to do so may result in a cancellation of your registration. You will receive written notification via e-mail if your registration is cancelled due to lack of payment.

Students who wish to use their Illinois Veterans Grant or Illinois National Guard benefits must call (312) 355-0423 to confirm eligibility.

Are there any payment plans available?
No, there are no payment plans available, though there are Financial Aid options. Please refer to this section below.

Financial Aid and Discounts

Is Financial Aid available?
Yes, there are a few types of Financial Aid available.

Veterans Benefits: Illinois Veterans Grant recipients who have used their Illinois Veterans Grant benefits in the past academic year may use the IVG grant towards the registration fee of all courses.

UIC's Lifelong Learning and Educational Access Program (LLEAP): LLEAP provides eligible UIC employees release time, flex time and/or funds for educational development purposes. Check with your department or contact LLEAP by phone at (312) 996-3504 or visit the LLEAP Web site for more information and to see if you are eligible.

Other Financial Aid: External Education is able to accept payments from any governmental agency that approves our courses. Examples include, Americorps, the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development and the Illinois Department Human Services.

Are there any discounts for Certificate in Nonprofit Management courses?
A $35 reduction in the course fee is issued to any University of Illinois employee, student or alumni.

Students who have completed one or more Certificate in Nonprofit Management course(s) may take advantage of our Referral Program, starting with registrations received for the October 2006 courses.

Referral Program
Help others while helping yourself - refer a friend to the Online Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program! If the person you refer registers and completes a course, you'll receive a $75 discount off a future nonprofit management course. There is no limit to the number of discounts you can redeem; however, you may only earn one discount for each new person you refer, regardless of the number of courses completed by that person. For more information call External Education at (312) 355-0423 or write to externaledu@uic.edu.

Can I use my University of Illinois employee tuition waiver for these courses?
No. Because the Certificate in Nonprofit Management courses are non-credit, the University of Illinois employee tuition waiver cannot be accepted.

Application Information

Do I have to apply to the program? Do I have to submit my academic transcripts?
The CNM courses are non-credit offerings and do not include a formal admissions process. There are no educational or professional requirements to register for a course. Students are not required to submit academic transcripts to the University.

How many credit hours are these courses worth?
As non-credit offerings, the CNM courses will not appear on your transcript, nor will credit hours be awarded towards the completion of a degree program. Grades will not be issued. Students must earn at least 70 out of 100 points to pass a course.

Withdrawal Information

Cancellation / Refund Policy
All fees must be paid before enrollments can be processed. A full refund of fees, minus a $35 administrative fee, will be issued only if a withdrawal request is made in writing (e-mail, postal mail or fax) and received no later than three weeks before the first day of class. Partial refunds will be issued until, but not after , the first day of class. No refunds will be given once the first day of class has begun.

Refund Schedule
-100%, less $35 admin fee: Notify us in writing no later than 3 weeks before the first day of class.
-85%, less $35 admin fee: Notify us in writing no later than 2 weeks before the first day of class.
-50%, less $35 admin fee: Notify us in writing no later than 1 week before the first day of class.

Please e-mail withdrawal request to: externaledu@uic.edu.