EIU & Hope Chicago

Hope Chicago is a nonprofit organization that provides full-ride scholarships to certain Chicago Public School students and their parents/guardians, covering the full cost of attending college. If you attend one of Hope Chicago’s partner high schools, you may be eligible for the scholarship, as well as additional support to help you finish your education.

Hope Chicago’s goal is to provide debt-free higher education, which will help strengthen communities and reduce poverty. EIU is proud to be one of Hope Chicago’s 20+ partner institutions.

If you’re already admitted to EIU and planning to attend as a Hope Scholar, please let us know by completing this short form. As long as you qualify for Hope Chicago benefits, we'll make sure to waive or refund your fees (including the enrollment deposit fee, the Housing application fee, and the Housing down payment).