All students are welcome to apply to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign regardless of citizenship or residency status. At Illinois, an undocumented student’s legal status does not impact their admission decision. Prospective students are invited to contact Immigrant Student Support at undocumented@illinois.edu to learn more about resources available.
Visit the Undergraduate Admissions Resources for Undocumented Students page for more information about enrolling as an undocumented student .
The HOPE Scholarship is a university student-initiated fee that provides funds for Illinois students who demonstrate financial need yet do not otherwise qualify for financial aid. Incoming first year students are eligible for the HOPE scholarship. Applications open in the spring for the upcoming academic year. Learn more on the HOPE Scholarship webpage.