SIUE 2018-19 Paying for College

2018-2019 Scholarships and Financial Aid siue.edu

Paying for College

A Valuable Education Nationally accredited academic programs Tuition and fees are among the lowest of all four-year institutions in Illinois

University

Base Tuition Room and and Fees Board

Fastest Growing Public University in Illinois

Total Cost

Chicago State University

$10,948.00

$8,724.00

$19,672.00

Governors State University

$11,746.00

$8,631.00

$20,377.00

SIUE

$11,248.00

$9,481.00

$20,729.00

Eastern Illinois University

$11,385.00

$9,360.00

$20,745.00

University of Illinois-Springfield

$11,423.00

$9,760.00

$21,183.00

Western Illinois University

$11,266.50

$10,230.00

$21,496.50

Northern Illinois University

$12,273.20

$10,880.00

$23,153.20

SIU Carbondale

$12,686.00

$10,622.00

$23,308.00

Illinois State University

$14,062.00

$9,850.00

$23,912.00

University of Illinois-Chicago

$13,716.00

$10,960.00

$24,676.00

Northeastern Illinois University

$13,750.50

$11,424.00

$25,174.50

University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign

$15,074.00

$11,308.00

$26,382.00

over the last 20 years Illinois Board of Higher Education

Edwardsville ranked 25th Safest College Town in America Safewise Report 2016

Source: Institutional websites June 2017 (does not include the cost of textbooks)

SIUE is Nationally Recognized Washington Monthly and U.S. News & World Report consistently rank SIUE among the top master’s granting colleges and universities in the nation.

Higher Education Excellence in Diversity INSIGHT Into Diversity (awarded to only 80 schools in the nation)

President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Corporation for National and Community Service

Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal arts education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, an SIUE education equips students to thrive in the global marketplace and make their communities better places to live.

Undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees

Hands-on Learning

College of Arts and Sciences siue.edu/artsandsciences

School of Engineering* siue.edu/engineering

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Active classrooms

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Clinical settings

School of Business* siue.edu/business

School of Nursing* siue.edu/nursing

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High-tech labs

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Creative studios

School of Dental Medicine siue.edu/dental

School of Pharmacy* siue.edu/pharmacy

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Simulations

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Service projects

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior* siue.edu/education

*Direct Entry available for entering freshmen

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Study abroad trips

96%

of students secure a job within one year of graduation

siue.edu/academics

Each year, employers post nearly

8,000 JOBS through the SIUE Career Development Center website

You’ll love our 2,660-acre campus

Last year, SIUE administered more than

$148 Million in student financial aid with an average award of

$12,615

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from SIUE to St. Louis

Paying for College The Office of Student Financial Aid will work with you to put together a combination of scholarships, grants, student loans, parent loans and student employment to help you fund your education.

Newly enrolled freshman or transfer undergraduate students pay a guaranteed tuition rate for four continuous academic years. The textbook rental program results in a significant cost savings.

U.S. Resident

One low rate for all U.S. undergraduates Tuition*

$8,772

Mandatory Fees*

$2,721

Room and Board**

$9,481

Total

$20,974

More than

70%

of the student body receives financial aid

*Undergraduate, two semesters, 15 semester hours each. Prices reflect academic year 2017-2018 base tuition rate. Undergraduate majors in the School of Engineering and the School of Business will be assessed a 15 percent differential tuition surcharge based upon the in-state rate. Studio and lab fees are charged in addition to tuition and fees.

Undergraduate fees include the cost of renting basic textbooks.

This program allows you to rent books instead of buying them. **Based on a shared room in a freshman residence hall, meal plan A, and includes campus housing activity fee. Visit siue.edu/housing for information regarding upperclass student housing.

Last year, SIUE awarded more than

3,300 competitive merit-based scholarships with a four-year value ranging from $8,000 to full tuition and mandatory fees.

New student estimated expenses We have estimated what it will cost to live and learn at SIUE. Estimates are for an undergraduate student who takes 15 credit hours each semester, lives on campus and has a five-day meal plan.

SIUE’s textbook rental program is an economical alternative to purchasing most textbooks. The rental fee ($16.30 per credit hour) is included in student fees.

Tuition and Fees Room and meal plan

$11,493 $9,481

Recreation, supplies, personal items and other expenses* $3,724* Estimated cost of attendance

$24,614

*An allowance, not a billed cost

Don’t forget to budget for recreation, supplies, personal items and other expenses, which are not paid directly to the University.

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What SIUE costs might look like for you There are many factors that will impact your financial aid package, such as savings, number of family members, number of students in college, and student earnings. Here are some examples of what financial aid might look like for you.

These scenarios do not include the maximum amount available from SIUE merit scholarships (see page 6), external scholarships, or student employment other than federal work study.

Lower Income Family of Four, One Child in College

Middle Income Family of Four, One Child in College

Adjusted Gross Income

Adjusted Gross Income

$12,779

Estimated Family Contribution

$0

$56,319

Estimated Family Contribution

$5,447 $5,500

Federal Student Loans

$5,500

Federal Student Loans

Federal Work Study

$3,000

Federal Work Study

$0

Federal Grants

$7,215

Federal Grants

$0

State Grants

$4,869

State Grants

$0

SIUE Scholarship

$3,000

SIUE Scholarship

$3,000 $8,500

Total Aid

$23,584

Total Aid

2017-18 Cost of Attendance

$24,614

2017-18 Cost of Attendance

Federal PLUS Parent Loan

$1,030

Remaining Costs

$0

Federal PLUS Parent Loan

$24,614 $16,114

Remaining Costs

$0

Middle Income Family of Four, One Child in College

Higher Income Family of Four, One Child in College

Adjusted Gross Income

Adjusted Gross Income

$33,169

$125,242

Estimated Family Contribution

$1,459

Estimated Family Contribution

Federal Student Loans

$5,500

Federal Student Loans

Federal Work Study

$3,000

Federal Work Study

$0

Federal Grants

$4,470

Federal Grants

$0

State Grants

$4,869

State Grants

$0

SIUE Scholarship

$3,000

SIUE Scholarship

$3,000 $8,500

Total Aid

$20,839

Total Aid

2017-18 Cost of Attendance

$24,614

2017-18 Cost of Attendance

Federal PLUS Parent Loan Remaining Costs

$3,775 $0

Federal PLUS Parent Loan Remaining Costs

$34,309 $5,500

$24,614 $16,114 $0

These examples show costs for the 2017-2018 academic year and are for reference only. You will have to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receive your award notice to know exactly how much aid you will receive from SIUE. Applying for scholarships may further reduce your cost.

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SIUE’s tuition and fees are among the

LOWEST

Affordable Excellence

of all four-year institutions in Illinois

Compare our top graduate and undergraduate programs to other universities, and you’ll see SIUE offers the same or higher quality standards.

Accreditation

SIUE

Mizzou

SIUC

Illinois State

U of I Urbana- Saint Louis U of I Chicago Champaign University

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accreditation: Civil Engineering ABET Accreditation: Computer Science/Engineering ABET Accreditation: Electrical Engineering ABET Accreditation: Industrial Engineering ABET Accreditation: Manufacturing Engineering ABET Accreditation: Mechanical Engineering Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Accreditation Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications American Art Therapy Association American Chemical Society American Council for Construction Education American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (DDS, DDM) American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation Advanced Dental Education Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International AACSB International - Accounting Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Council of Graduate Schools Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs Council on Social Work Education National Association of School Psychologists National Association of Schools of Art and Design National Association of Schools of Music National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration National Association of Schools of Theatre: Initial Accreditation

2016-17 undergraduate tuition, fees, room and board* 4-year difference compared to SIUE*

$20,729 $21,816 $23,308 $23,912 $4,348

$10,316 $12,732

$24,676

$26,382

$52,414

$15,788

$22,612

$126,740

*Source: Institutional websites June 2017. Estimated costs based on in-state tuition. Does not include the cost of textbooks.

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$32,089 SAVED

How will you spend your savings?

Pay for GRADUATE SCHOOL

on average over 4 years, compared to other regional universities

Pay for

RENT after college

Buy a NEW CAR Study ABROAD

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SIUE Scholarships SIUE offers several scholarships to reward academic success and help cover the cost of your college education.

Academic Award Opportunity and Application Deadlines Fall entry only

Award Amount

Criteria

Meridian Scholarship 12/1/2017 including submitting the Supplemental Profile online: siue.edu/meridian International students eligible

Full tuition, fees, room and board as funding is available.

Admitted freshmen with an SAT ERW + M only ≥ 1280 and/or ACT ≥ 27 will be considered.

Cougar Pride Scholarship 12/1/2017 Admission application serves as scholarship application.

Up to $16,000 over 4 years as funding is available.

Admitted freshmen with an SAT ERW + M only ≥ 1130 and/or ACT ≥ 23 and transfers (3.0 cumulative GPA in at least 24 semester hours in transferable coursework) will be considered.

Johnetta Haley Scholarship 12/1/2017 Admission application serves as scholarship application.

Up to $8,000 over 4 years as funding is available.

Admitted freshmen with an SAT ERW + M only ≥ 1130 and/or ACT ≥ 23 and transfers (3.0 cumulative GPA in at least 24 semester hours in transferable coursework) will be considered. This scholarship is designed to support enrollment of students who are underrepresented in their anticipated field of study.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 12/1/2017 Admission application serves as scholarship application.

$2,000 awarded to Phi Theta Kappa-quality transfers admitted in an undergraduate program for fall term entry only. One-time award as funding is available.

Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution who have earned a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA in at least 24 hours of course work that is transferable to SIUE will be considered, including students with a recognized associates degree. Students must be members of Phi Theta Kappa.

SIUE Grant Preferential consideration will be given to students completing the application for admission on or before 12/1/2017 and filing the FAFSA as soon as possible beginning 10/1/2017.

Up to $4,000 per academic year as funding is available. Potential for renewal is based on financial need.

Newly admitted freshmen entering fall 2018.

2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required. SIUE FAFSA code: 001759. Awards made to the neediest based on FAFSA results.

Average Profile of Selected Scholars: 30 ACT (SAT ERW+M 1390) and 3.90 GPA

International Opportunities (available for all terms – fall, spring and summer) Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO)

International freshmen and transfers meeting criteria are eligible for $9,122 (based on 12 semester hours of credit) as funding is available.

First-time, full-time admitted international students (3.0 GPA and 79 TOEFL, or equivalent), or students who have been recognized through a competitive departmental process.

SIUE offers state and federal grants, federal loan options, and student employment to assist in providing you the most competitive financial aid package. Visit siue.edu/financialaid. Review additional scholarship opportunities at siue.academicworks.com.

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2nd

lowest student debt among all Illinois and Missouri public universities LendEDU

Other scholarship opportunities University/Foundation Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are made possible by gracious gifts from alumni, faculty, staff and community supporters.

Department Scholarships: SIUE offers several academic scholarships in specific areas of study. More than 450 scholarship opportunities are available to eligible SIUE students!

For more information, and to search and apply for scholarships, please visit siue.edu/academicworks.com.

Paying for College checklist for entering students n

As soon after October 1 as possible, complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov and have your processed financial aid information sent to SIUE (FAFSA code: 001759). The FAFSA can be filed using tax information from the “prior-prior” year, which means you will use 2016 income information when applying for the 2018-2019 academic year.

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Scholarships are awarded at the beginning of each fall semester only. To be considered for most SIUE scholarships, submit your completed admission application and all supporting documents postmarked by December 1.

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Entering freshmen only: To be considered for Meridian Scholarships, submit the Meridian Supplemental Profile, which includes a resume and essay, postmarked by December 1. The profile can be found at siue.edu/meridian.

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Students must obtain an FSA ID for identification purposes. Visit fafsa.gov and click on “Start a new FAFSA,” then “Enter the student’s information.” Parents may be directed to do the same later in the application process. The FSA ID (a user-created username and password) allows students to electronically access personal information on Federal Student Aid websites and electronically sign not only the FAFSA but all electronic financial aid documents.

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Beginning in December, watch your SIUE email for notification of your financial aid award from SIUE. You may receive a request for additional information to complete the verification process.

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Once you are an enrolled SIUE student, you can check on your personal student records through CougarNet at siue.edu/cougarnet or find a student job at siue.edu/studentemployment.

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Financial Aid We know that paying for college can be stressful. Our financial aid office is ready to help you find options to finance your education and realize your dreams. We will work with you to manage college costs, regardless of your financial circumstances. SIUE offers state and federal grants, a variety of federal loan options, and student employment to assist in providing you a most competitive financial aid package. It may not be easy, but consider it an investment in your future.

The first step is to complete the FAFSA. You can link from the SIUE financial aid website at siue.edu/financialaid or directly at fafsa.gov. Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible beginning October 1.

To qualify for financial aid at SIUE, you must: n Be

admitted as a degree-seeking student

n Enroll

at least half-time each term (six hours for undergraduate students, five hours for most graduate students) n Maintain satisfactory academic progress n Not be in default on other student loans or owe a grant refund

How to apply for financial aid Getting started is easier than you might think.

1. Go to the FAFSA website, fafsa.gov; click on “Start a New FAFSA.�

2. Create an FSA ID. This will be used as your identifier and

electronic signature. A parent may also need to apply for an FSA ID. 3. Complete your FAFSA online. You will use the taxes you submitted two years ago. For example, to complete the 2018-2019 FAFSA, you will use your 2016 federal tax information. You may also use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to enter your income information directly on the FAFSA.

SIUE FAFSA Code: 001759

Grants

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Name

Annual Amount

Eligibility Criteria

How to Apply

Basis for Award

Federal Pell Grant

$598-$5,815

U.S. citizen or permanent resident with financial need

File FAFSA online on or soon after October 1.

Need as defined in federal formula

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

$1,400-$2,200

U.S. citizen or permanent resident with financial need

File FAFSA online on or soon after October 1.

Need as defined in federal formula (limited funds)

Monetary Award Program (MAP)

Partial Illinois tuition/fees (depending on state appropriations)

Illinois resident with financial need

File FAFSA online on or soon after October 1.

Need as defined in state formula (limited funds)

Student-to-Student Grant

Up to $1,000

Illinois resident with financial need

File FAFSA online on or soon after October 1.

Need as defined in federal formula (limited funds)

Student Loans Name

Annual Amount

Eligibility Criteria

How to Apply

Loan Terms

Federal Stafford Direct Loan

Freshman (Dependent) $5,500 max (up to $3,500 subsidized) Freshman (Independent) $9,500 max (up to $3,500 subsidized)

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

File FAFSA online

Interest rate for subsidized loans is 4.45%*; interest rate for unsubsidized loans is 4.45%*.

Subsidized loans do not accrue interest as long as the student is enrolled at least half-time. Interest starts accruing as soon as the student drops below half-time.

Unsubsidized loans start accruing interest as soon as the loan is disbursed. For both the subsidized and unsubsidized loans, repayment begins six months after the student drops below half-time or leaves school.

Sophomore (Dependent) $6,500 max (up to $4,500 subsidized) Sophomore (Independent) $10,500 max (up to $4,500 subsidized) Junior/Senior (Dependent) $7,500 max (up to $5,500 subsidized) Junior/Senior (Independent) $12,500 max (up to $5,500 subsidized) Federal PLUS Loan (Parent and Graduate student loan)

Up to total cost of education less other financial aid

Credit-worthy parent of dependent student, or graduate student

File FAFSA online and complete PLUS application

Interest rate 7.00%* Repayment of loan can be deferred until student has been out of school six months.

May defer payments while enrolled at least half-time.

*2017-2018 student loan interest rates. Percents may change for 2018-2019.

Student Employment Part-time employment is an easy option to help finance your education. Nearly 1,500 students work in various departments on campus and hundreds are placed in off-campus positions. If you are entering SIUE in the fall, you are eligible to begin looking for jobs around the last week of July. To learn more about student employment at SIUE, or to apply for employment, use the Student Job Finder at siue.edu/studentemployment.

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SIUE Financial Aid Call us: 618-650-3880 Email us: finaid@siue.edu

SIUE is proud to support responsible use of forest resources.

SIUE is proud to support responsible use of forest resources. See below for some interesting statistics based on the selection of 100% recycled fiber materials used in this publication.

Number of trees saved:

34 trees

Total energy saved:

16 million BTUs

Greenhouse gases prevented:

2,969 lbs.

Wastewater reduction:

16,099 gallons

Solid waste reduction:

1,078 lbs.