The University of Illinois requires that you be a bona fide resident of Illinois as determined by the University using factors in this Policy, for one calendar year prior to the term for which you are applying for resident status.
The Illinois Department of Revenue also offers tuition reimbursement, day care, and training opportunities.
Graduate tuition waivers are awarded on a competitive basis by departments/schools offering graduate programs to students who show promise for success and who have not received a fellowship or other award funding tuition costs. Tuition waivers cover tuition only. The student is responsible for paying the required fees.
In most cases, prior approval is required from your employer before enrollment. You'll also want to confirm whether your employer requires you to remain employed for a specified period after the course is completed. Make sure you check with HR so you're not left with unexpected tuition obligations.
The tuition waiver benefit for a child of an employee attending the University of Illinois provides the following benefits and has the following limitations: A 50 percent tuition waiver, excluding fees, for up to four years, each year consisting of two semesters and one summer term.