Funding Your Future

If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

Benjamin Franklin - author, printer, politician, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, political theorist, satirist and civic activist

There are financing options for everyone.
JIU will help you understand them.

Investing in your education is an investment into the development of your personal and professional capabilities. Logically, that's a true statement. On the emotional side, however, contributing to something where there is no immediate tangible outcome can create anxiety and uneasiness. At JIU, we understand this aspect well and are very prepared to walk through all the options, identify the best match and guide our students through the financial aid application process.

The vast majority of our students use some sort of aid to offset tuition expenses. These sources can cover an academic year's course of study. Should you elect to privately pay for your courses, you need only pay for the courses for which you are registered. For all students, JIU offers the option of split payments so students aren't hit with the total cost of a course on their next credit card statement. Learn more by contacting a JIU Admissions Counselor now.

The JIU Academic Counseling Team and the knowledgeable staff in our Financial Aid Office will work with you to ensure you receive the fullest benefits available. See below for a brief overview of financing and payment options. Contact a member of the JIU Financial Aid Advising Center for eligibility requirements.

Federal Student Aid*

• Stafford Loans (6-month grace period upon graduation for repayment)
• Grants (do not require repayment)
• Multiple Repayment Plans
• Available to US Citizens
• Have a GED or better
• Must maintain half time enrollment status

* Contact a member of the Financial Aid Advising Center at 800.811.5663 Option 5 for assistance.

Alternative Aid Sources

• Local Bank Student Loan Programs
• National and State Scholarships
• Petersons Guide to Financing Education: www.petersons.com/finaid/

Corporate Funding Sources*

• Corporate Tuition Assistance
• Corporate Reimbursement

* Many companies offer tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement options. You can check with your company's Human Resources department to learn more.

Military Funding Sources

• Military Tuition Assistance
• Montgomery GI Bill*
• VA Benefits

* As of June 2008, the Montgomery GI Bill was broadened to include active duty, members of their family and vets who have served since 9/11/2001.

I required financial aid to meet my educational goals. Loans, work-study, grants and scholarship made it possible for me (someone who grew up in a low-income neighborhood and participated in the free-and-reduced lunch program throughout their pre-K-12 education) to complete my undergraduate education.

Jean-Elizabeth Brickner
Lacey, FL USA

MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure

Accreditation was a must and the tuition was more reasonable than most other online institutions with less to offer in course content and depth.

Mary Flack
Washington, D.C. USA

MEd in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management

In fact, I'm short of words to use to express what my experience has been like. This is the best schooling I have ever received. I am made to feel as if I meet face to face with everyone I get acquainted with in the Forum, and the facilitators are great.

Schola Nkem Mumah
Nigeria

MEd in Education Leadership and Administration