Financial Aid
Average net price
$4,414
% receiving grants
80%
% receiving federal loans
5%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $979 |
| $30–48k | $232 |
| $48–75k | $4,181 |
| $75–110k | $5,828 |
| $110k+ | $8,381 |
Federal loans disbursed to 342 students totaling $988,158.
- • Average net price $4,414 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $979 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Coles County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$665/mo
1 bedroom
$759/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$965/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
88
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)