The information contained on this web page is brought to you by the Office of Student
Financial Aid. If you find a scholarship opportunity through this web page that you
wish to pursue please closely follow the directions of the grantor of that scholarship
to ensure the timely processing of your application.
Any scholarship opportunity or service that offers to find you scholarship money for
a fee should be avoided. For information regarding "scams" you may come across on
the Internet please visit the U.S. Department of Education web page concerning Scholarship Scams.
Chicagoland Regional College Program (CRCP) - A unique partnership between Chicago State University and UPS (United Parcel Service)
Work for UPS - Students interested in working for UPS and getting their Degree DEBT FREE should
plan to attend an Information Session. or for further information please access the UPS/CRCP web site.
CSU Tuition and Fee Waivers - A limited number of waivers, which pay for tuition and some fees, are available
to eligible students through the Tuition and Fee Waiver Program. These awards are
for students in degree programs and also are a part of the university employee benefits
package. The number of awards and dollar amount varies each year based upon the release
of appropriated funds by the State of Illinois, budgetary limits approved by the Board
of Trustees, and program need. Students and employees apply for these waivers each
academic term based upon a variety of criteria. For more information please access
the Tuition and Fee Waiver Handbook.
Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver - Did you know that you might be eligible for free tuition?
Chicago State Foundation - Chicago State Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students who demonstrate
high potential in academic and community service work. Visit their web site for additional
information.
Housing Scholarship Application - Students who will reside in the Residence Hall for the 2020-21 academic year may
apply to have the cost of their room covered. This scholarship funded by the Chicago
State Foundation does not include the meal plan. The application deadline is Friday,
August 7, 2020.
ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) - For information concerning MTI (Minority Teachers Of Illinois Scholarship Program),
SETTW (Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver), and other ISAC (Illinois
Student Assistance Commission) Scholarships please visit the ISAC web page.
Nursing Scholarships - For information concerning the HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program and the IDPH Nursing
Education Scholarship please visit the Nursing Scholarships web page.
Scholarship Opportunities - Our Scholarship Opportunities page provides an ever changing listing of funding
possibilities. This page is updated constantly with new scholarship opportunities
as we become aware of them.
Search the Web - Perhaps the best opportunity for finding scholarship sources today is the various
scholarship databases accessible through the Internet. Please visit our Search the
Web page to begin your search.
Scholarships for Undocumented and DACA Students - Visit the web site of the CSU Department of Student Affairs for information regarding
scholarship opportunities for Undocumented and DACA students.
IMPORTANT: Please visit the IRS web site relating to IRS tax regulations concerning
Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants and Tuition Reductions.
2020-2021 Academic Scholarship Application
Are you looking for additional assistance in paying for your college education? Apply here for CSU scholarships. Scholarships do not have to be repaid and are awarded based
on a variety of factors including academic achievement and need.
