Costs & Financial Aid
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Applicants to CEE at Illinois will automatically be considered for all department scholarships and awards for which they are eligible. The University of Illinois provides financial assistance from a variety of University, federal, state and private resources, including free tuition for eligible in-state students and generous need-based scholarships.
Tuition & Costs
Visit the Office of Admissions for information about tuition and expenses.
Illinois Commitment
Four years. Free tuition. For all in-state students who meet eligibility requirements.
Office of Student Financial Aid
Information about types of aid, as well as the financial aid application form.
Illinois Promise
A scholarship for newly admitted students at the University of Illinois who have the greatest amount of need.
CEE Scholarships & Awards
Each year, CEE awards thousands of dollars in scholarships, fellowships and awards to outstanding students.
Paid Research for Undergrads
CEE offers paid research opportunities for students to work with in labs with faculty on their research projects.
Additional information:
The Grainger College of Engineering has additional information on support available for eligible undergraduate and graduate engineering students, including merit-based scholarships for incoming freshmen. Learn more on the Grainger website.
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Questions?
Undergraduate Admissions
Becky Stillwell, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs: rborden@illinois.edu
Graduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions team: civil@illinois.edu