EIU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive Title IV funds while attending Eastern Illinois University a student must meet the following eligibility requirements. The applicant must:

1. be a U.S. Citizen, or eligible non-citizen (per FSA),
2. be accepted and enrolled at least half-time at Eastern Illinois University,
3. complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
4. not be in default on any Title IV Aid, and
5. maintain satisfactory academic progress.