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Financing Your Education

Graduate tuition tables (GEP, MS, BSN - DNP, PhD)
Graduate tuition tables for thEP, MS, BSN to DNP, & PhD programs can be found can be found at theOffice of Admission and Records.

Undergraduate tuition tables (BSN)
Detailed tuitions information can be found at the Office of Admission and Records.

E-tuition (MS-DNP, RN-BSN)
Certain certificate programs and online programs charge e-tuition instead of the range tuition listed above. The current e-tuition rate is $740 per credit hour.

MS to DNP tuition (online program)
Post-Master’s DNP students are off-campus and online nursing students, the College of Nursing has designated a per-credit hour online tuition rate. There will be no separate fees or tuition differential. The rate for Fall 2011– Spring 2012 is $740 per credit hours. This tuition rate means that you will not be eligible for university health insurance or to use the university’s health centers.

RN to BSN completion program tuition (online program)
Detailed tuitions information can be found at the Office of Admission and Records and at UIC Online.

The online RN to BSN programs charge e-tuition instead of the range tuition listed above. The current e-tuition rate is listed at the Office of Admissions & Records.

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

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 March 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.

    Scholarships for Graduate Students:

  • Academy of International Leadership Award
  • Advanced Education Nurse Traineeships
  • Beverly J. McElmurry Scholarship Fund
  • Board of Trustees Tuition and Service Fee Waivers
  • Boothroyd Scholars Program
  • Chieko Onoda Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • College of Nursing Scholarships
  • Craig and Sarah Allen Fund in Memory of Hal Gold
  • Dorothy Mayer Memorial Endowed Scholarship
  • Elizabeth M. Roche Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • Helen K. Grace Diversity Award
  • Irving B. Harris Faculty Scholar Initiative
  • Jeanne A. Gittings Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • Joyce Roberts Midwifery Scholarship Fund
  • Kellogg Family Peoria Nursing Scholarship Fund
  • Marguerite A. Dixon Award Fund
  • Norma R. Kelly Peoria Nursing Scholarship Fund
  • Quad Cities Classic Nursing Scholarship Fund
  • Regional Nursing Scholarship Fund
  • Seth D. Rosen Memorial Endowed Research Fund
  • Virginia M. Ohlson International Studies Fund
  • W. E. Van Doren Scholarship Fund

    Scholarships for Undergraduate Students:

  • Boothroyd Scholars Program
  • College of Nursing Scholarship
  • Dorothy J. Dethloff Scholarship Fund
  • Dorothy Mayer Memorial Endowed Scholarship
  • Emily C. Cardew Dean's Fund
  • Gertrude Hess Nursing Scholarship
  • Gloria A. Henderson Scholarship
  • Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship for Baccalaureate Nursing Students
  • Jean Christenson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Kathryn Venolia Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • Lazzara Family Foundation Nursing Scholarship
  • Lisa Corsini Memorial Scholarship
  • UIUC College of Nursing Scholarship Fund
  • W. E. Van Doren Scholarship Fund

Students will be notified of their awards in mid-July.

Applications are evaluated on the basis of:

  • Financial need
  • Academic achievement
  • Leadership

Deadlines:
All students: March 1st

Current Students:
Current Scholarship Application - Graduate
Current Scholarship Application - Undergraduate

Prospective Students:
Prospective Scholarship Application - Graduate
Prospective Scholarship Application - Undergraduate

Scholarship Inquiries: conscholarship@uic.edu

Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation Emergency Fund

Undergraduate and graduate nursing students (full and part-time) who are faced with an unforeseen financial emergency beyond their control that puts their education at risk, can apply for emergency assistance. Applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis. Click here to learn more. For questions, please email: conskellyfund@uic.edu.

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

Assistantships are awarded by individual faculty members and academic departments. Stipends vary based on percent of time appointed. Appointments between 25% and 67% receive a base tuition and service fee waiver. Students interested in an assistantship should check with their advisor and department. Assistantships are also advertised within the college.

Notes:

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.

External Scholarship Resources

Funding your Education (UIC Graduate College)

UIC Office of Special Scholarship Programs

Graduate Nursing Student Scholarship Opportunities (PDF)

Undergraduate Nursing Student Scholarship Opportunities (PDF)

CON Scholarship Blog