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. However, tuition rates differ for in-state and out-of-state residents. Some non-citizens, including undocumented students, may be eligible for in-state tuition, although they do not qualify for Illinois Commitment. Prospective students are invited to contact the Undocumented Student Support Services 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 and eligibility for in-state tuition.

Undocumented students who qualify for Illinois residency are eligible for financial aid from the state of Illinois through the RISE Act. Learn more about the Alternative Application for the MAP grant on the Illinois Student Assistance Commission page.

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 website.