EIU Has Waived Application Fees Through October 15

Eastern Illinois University has waived its application fees through October 15.

EIU is encouraging all graduating high school and undergraduate transfer students who wish to begin their academic career at EIU in summer or fall of 2019 to save on the application fee—regularly $30—simply by applying online to the university prior to the October 15 waiver deadline.

EIU is ranked as Illinois’ top-rated public regional university by U.S. News & World Report, in addition to distinctions as a Best Online College in Illinois and its location in the City of Charleston, named the second-safest college town in America by Safewise.com. EIU is also recognized for its higher-than-average graduation rates, retention rates, and service to underrepresented students—in addition to being one of Illinois’ most affordable institutions with regard to tuition and housing costs. Charleston was ranked first in Illinois and third in the nation as the Most Affordable College Town in America by CBS Money Watch.

To apply online, prospective students must create a MyEIU account at https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/, then follow the onscreen instructions. MyEIU is a personal portal into EIU, allowing prospective students to learn more about EIU’s campus, academic programs, student organizations, and professional opportunities.

Prospective EIU students or parents and families of prospective EIU students can call or email (877) 581-2348 or admissions@eiu.edu for more information about the application fee waiver. For more general information about EIU, including its programs and services, visit https://www.eiu.edu/.