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Current Tuition
Graduate Tuition 2008-2009 (Per Semester)
entered Summer 2008 and after
  Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Range 4
  12 or more hours 6 to 11 hours 1 to 5 hours Zero hours
 
 Resident Non-Res. Resident Non-Res. Resident Non-Res. Both
Base Tuition $4,265 $10,264 $2,843 $6,843 $1,422 $3,421 $711
Nursing Differential $3,531 $3,531 $2,354 $2,354 $1,177 $1,177 $589
General Fee $409 $409 $409 $409 $409 $409 $409
Service Fee $307 $307 $307 $307 $196 $196 $196
Health Services $108 $108 $108 $108 $108 $108 $108
Health Insurance** $401 $401 $401 $401 $401 $401 $401
Academic Facilities Maintenance Fund Assessment $270 $270 $180 $180 $90 $90 $45
CTA U Pass $95 $95 Assessed for 9 or more credit hours.
Library and Information Technology Assessment $200 $200 $133 $133 $67 $67 $33
Total $9,586 $15,585 $6,735 $10,735 $3,870 $5,869 $2,492

 

Undergraduate Tuition 2008-2009 (Per Semester)
entered Summer 2008 through Spring 2009
  Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Range 4
  12 or more hours 6 to 11 hours 1 to 5 hours Zero hours
 
Resident Non-Res. Resident Non-Res. Resident Non-Res. Both
Base Tuition $4,065 $10,260 $2,710 $6,840 $1,355 $3,420 $678
Nursing Differential $1,752 $1,752 $1,168 $1,168 $584 $584 $292
General Fee $409 $409 $409 $409 $409 $409 $409
Service Fee $307 $307 $307 $307 $196 $196 $196
Health Services $108 $108 $108 $108 $108 $108 $108
Health Insurance** $401 $401 $401 $401 $401 $401 $401
Academic Facilities Maintenance Fund Assessment $270 $270 $180 $180 $90 $90 $45
CTA U Pass $95 $95 Not assessed in ranges II through IV.
Library and Information Technology Assessment $200 $200 $133 $133 $67 $67 $33
Total $7,607 $13,802 $5,416 $9,546 $3,210 $5,275 $2,162

Notes:

Tuition is Subject to Change.

RA/TA/GA Positions DO NOT always cover the Nursing Differential. Please check with supervisor to see exactly what is covered.

Effective January 1, 2002, the University adopted an Educational Assistance Plan, complying with Internal Revenue Code Section 127, which excludes the value of graduate-level tuition waivers from taxable income up to $5,250 per year.

An additional $3.00 will be assessed for the Student-To-Student Assistance Program (refundable).

Health Insurance Fee of can be waived if you have proof of other insurance. An insurance waiver form needs to be filled out by the specified deadline and only needs to be completed once during your time as a student.

Regional students: Fees may vary - please check with site for specifics.

For more detailed information on tuition rates, visit the Office of Admissions and Records.

E-Tuition

Certain certificate programs and online programs charge e-tuition instead of the range tuition listed above. The current e-tuition rate is $675 per credit hour.

Financial Aid

If you are interested in applying for financial aid at UIC, you should file the current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Applications become available in late December. Electronic applications can be obtained online and paper applications can be obtained from UIC’s Office of Financial Aid

Note: UIC's federal financial aid code is 001776.

 

Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships

Support for undergraduate and graduate students is available in the form of scholarships, traineeships, fellowships, and Board of Trustee tuition and fee waivers. Awards are made on an academic year basis, and new and continuing students can apply for support by submitting a scholarship application each spring. Students fill out one application and are matched with the best available funding.

Applications are evaluated on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and leadership. Graduate scholarship applications are due March 1 of each year, and undergraduate scholarship applications are due April 1 of each year. The application process is competitive. Students applying for support are also required to file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form with the UIC Office of Financial Aid and submit a copy of their SAR (Student Aid Report) with their scholarship application. Following is a list of current College of Nursing Scholarships:

  • Advanced Education Nurse Traineeships
  • Craig and Sarah Allen Fund in Memory of Hal Gold
  • Board of Trustees Tuition and Service Fee Waivers
  • Boothroyd Scholars Program
  • Emily C. Cardew Dean's Fund
  • Cardinal Health Scholarship
  • Jean Christenson Memorial Scholarship
  • Lisa Corsini Memorial Scholarship
  • Doris and Victor Day Foundation Scholarship
  • Dorothy J. Dethloff Scholarship
  • Marguerite A. Dixon Scholarship
  • Irving Harris Scholarship
  • Gloria A. Henderson Scholarship
  • Gertrude Hess Nursing Scholarships
  • Kellogg Family Fund
  • Norma R Kelly Peoria Nursing Scholarship Fund
  • Quad Cities Nursing Classic Scholarship
  • Regional Nursing Scholarship
  • Joyce Roberts Midwifery Scholarship
  • Elizabeth M. Roche Memorial Scholarship
  • Joan Syer-Bailar Scholarship
  • Van Doren Scholarship
  • Kathryn Venolia Memorial Scholarship
  • Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)

Learn more! Award Descriptions & Criteria

Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Graduate Scholarship Applicaton

Graduate Student Research Fellowships

Training opportunities for pre and post-doctoral students are also available. Stipends, tuition waivers, benefits, etc. vary based on the program. Visit their web sites for more information and how to apply.

Teaching/Research/Graduate Assistantships

Awarded by individual faculty members and academic departments, these students are expected to assist faculty with teaching duties. Stipends vary based on percent of time appointed. Appointments between 25% and 67% receive a base tuition and service fee waiverl. Students interested in an assistantship should check with their advisor and department. Assistantships are also advertised within the college.

Additional Graduate Student Financial Support

The following scholarships are also available through the college. Visit their web sites for more information and how to apply.

UIC Scholarship Resources / Search Engines