HOW TO APPLY
Admissions Process1) Complete Online Application (recommended) for Admission to the Graduate College. The application is located at:
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/applyPlease include the following information on the Graduate College Application:
Proposed Program: Educational Policy StudiesProgram Code: 10KS0220EDMU
Degree: Educational Policy Studies (Online) -- EDMU
Field(s) of Specialization: Teaching Critical Thinking
Desired Term of Enrollment: Spring 2010
The GRE is not required by the EPS department.
2) Pay application fee ($60 for domestic students, $75 for international).3) Send official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate studies, issued by the institutions and sealed in original envelopes, to the Teaching Critical Thinking (TCT) Program. Have the transcripts sent to the following address:
Teaching Critical Thinking
360 Education Building
1310 S. Sixth Street
Champaign , IL 618204) Ask three (3) people to send letters of reference, preferably people who can speak about your scholarly potential, by uploading them to the university application as instructed in the application.
For further questions on admissions to the EPS Department, contact Heather Snipes at 217-333-2446.
5) For International Applicants: in addition to the above materials, you will need to submit TOEFL scores as well.
An international student verification form is not required. However, we do require either an email confirmation that you will not enter the U.S. during your studies, or a copy of a current non-student visa and an email confirmation that you will remain on this visa for the duration of your studies.
Visa eligibility documents (I-20 and DS-2019) cannot be issued for students in online programs. Also, no proof of funding is required for admission.
For further information on International Admission Requirements, please visit: http://www.oar.uiuc.edu/future/international/requirements.html
Application DeadlineTo be considered for admission to the program starting in Spring 2010, prospective applicants must complete and return ALL information by November 15, 2009. It is your responsibility to see that all required information is received on time.
A student who is currently enrolled in college study should not wait until the end of the semester or quarter to have transcripts sent. If the applicant is admitted, the Office of Admissions will request final transcripts.
Letters of reference directed to the department office should be requested at the earliest possible time. Missing transcripts and letters of reference are the main causes of incomplete applications.
Admissions RequirementsApplicants with at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.
Applicants enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the United States or a or comparable degree program from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad, and who meet the GPA requirements stated above.
International applicants must meet minimum requirements based on their country of origin. Please note that proposed programs of study may require a higher GPA than the Graduate College's minimum standard.
For International Applicants: TOEFL scores are required. The minimum score for the Department of Educational Policy Studies is 590.
Tuition and FeesRegistration for the TCT program is handled by the Office of Academic Outreach. The current tuition rate for each 4-hour course is $1,928 (USD) and $964 for the 2-hour capstone courses. This rate includes both tuition and fees. Reading materials are not included in these fees. The tuition rate for this online program is the same for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. The cost for future courses may be subject to moderate changes in accordance with the actions of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
For more information about tuition and fees, billing and assessments and refund policies, go to: http://www.continuinged.uiuc.edu/oce-sites/outreach/tuition.cfm
Financial AidStudents who are on a two-year program are eligible for financial aid. All students are eligible for financial aid in the Summer semesters.
Summer: Must be enrolled in .75 units (3 hours).
Spring or Fall: Must be enrolled in 1.5 units (6 hours).
To qualify, a student must be accepted into a degree program.
For more information on obtaining Financial Aid please go the University of Illinois Financial Aid Website:
Or call them at 1-800-252-1360 x30100.
Financial aid is available to eligible degree-seeking UIUC students; however, the types and amounts of aid and the eligibility criteria vary greatly. The Office of Student Financial Aid uses a formula for determining student eligibility for need-based financial aid that includes three components: estimated educational expenses, estimated family contribution, and financial need. In order to receive federal financial aid, you must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. State and institutional financial aid funds are also subject to this requirement. For full consideration of all sources of need-based financial aid, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA).
Consistent with University guidelines we do accept Veteran's Grants. For more information, visit the Veterans Affairs website or contact their office (veterans@uiuc.edu or 1-800-252-1360 x39283).
Waivers granted through Fellowships/Assistantships are governed by the Graduate College Tuition Waiver Policy.By college and campus policy, students will NOT be able to use the following types of waivers for TCT online classes
*Cooperating Teacher waivers
*Faculty/Staff waivers
*Non-Academic waivers from employees of the other state institutions
*Academic waivers from employees at UIC and UIS
Other employer tuition waivers, military waivers, and Veteran's grants are not affected by this policy.
Scholarship Fund
There is a new scholarship fund awarded annually by the educators at GetEducated.com, a consumer advocacy group that rates, ranks and verifies the credibility of online colleges. GetEducated.com's $1,000 Excellence in Online Education Scholarship is especially for any student who intends to attend a college or university level program online or through distance means:
http://www.geteducated.com/services/scholarships.aspEligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited online degree program located in the USA with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
To Apply:
Download application
Write a 500-word essay: "What a College Degree Means to Me"
Attach a copy of your most recent grade transcript
Attach a copy of your most recent FAFSA (or your 1040 tax return)Deadline for Receipt: October 15
Recipients will be chosen and notified by December 1 each year.
Program Delivery method: OnlineProgram Duration: Classes will begin in Fall 2009. The basic schedule will have three courses in Year One (2009-10), two courses in the Summer (2010), and three courses in Year Two (2010-11).
All students are required to participate in an on-line orientation, which will be held the week before courses begin. More specific information about the orientation meeting will be sent to students accepted into the program.
Visual and Hearing DisabilitiesAccommodations are made for students with visual and hearing disabilities.
Tuition Waiver Policy
Tuition waiver policy for courses in EPS online programs
These courses are part of self-supporting programs and DO NOT accept the following tuition and fee waivers (TFWs):
Cooperating Teacher waivers
Non-Academic waivers (including UIUC employees and employees of other state institutions)
Academic waivers from UIUC, UIC and UIS employees
Related Agency waivers
Field Supervisor waivers
Retiree waivers
These courses/programs DO accept statutory waivers (veterans grants, etc) and waivers granted through fellowships/assistantships as governed by the Graduate College at UIUC. The waiver policy above is subject to moderate changes in accordance with the actions of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
This policy will not affect students using those waivers who enrolled prior to Fall 2007.
The Department of Educational Policy Studies does not currently offer any assistantships for online students.
For more information on scholarship and loan opportunities, please visit the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
