Waivers and Benefits
Enrollment is open to on-campus University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students, off-campus University of Illinois students, high school students, students enrolled at other colleges and universities, and individuals studying on their own.
Enrollment in an ICON self-paced course is not the same as admission to a degree program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. If you wish to enroll at UIUC, you should obtain and complete an official Application for Admission form, available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Credit earned through ICON courses will be recorded at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Office of Admissions and Records and can be used toward a degree, depending on the requirements of your current or future university.
Veterans Administration Benefits
If you are a veteran of the United States Armed Services, you may be eligible for educational benefits under the G.I. Bill. For information and enrollment forms, contact the Office of Veterans Affairs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 620 East John Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820, or call 217-333-0100 or 800-252-1360, ext. 30100.
Illinois Veterans Scholarships
If you hold an Illinois Veterans Scholarship at the University of Illinois, you are exempt from payment of ICON tuition. However, you must enclose the administrative fee of $45 per credit hour and the $30 instructional support and materials fee with your enrollment form. Further information and enrollment forms for this program are available at the Office of Student Financial Aid, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 620 East John Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820.
Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver
If you are a recipient of the Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver, you are exempt from payment of ICON tuition. However, you must enclose the administrative fee of $45 per credit hour and the $30 instructional support and materials fee with your enrollment form. If you have any questions regarding these scholarships, contact: the Office of Student Financial Aid, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 620 East John Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820.
University Personnel
Tuition and some fees may be waived for certain personnel of the University of Illinois who are approved by their departments for enrollment in ICON courses. Employees are responsible for the $30 Instructional Support and Materials fee for ICON courses. Reciprocal arrangements for tuition and fee waivers exist for clerical employees of other institutions under the Illinois University Civil Service System. Waivers must be cleared through the proper offices. Further information can be obtained from the ICON program at 217-333-1321 or 800-252-1360 ext. 31321.
University Employee Dependent Waiver
50% off of Tuition only may be waived for certain employee dependents of the University of Illinois. Dependents of employees are responsible for administrative fees of $45.00 per credit hour and the $30 Instructional Support and Materials fee for ICON courses. Waivers must be cleared through the proper offices. Further information can be obtained from the ICON program at 217-333-1321 or 800-252-1360 ext. 31321.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Financial assistance for tuition and fees for ICON courses is sometimes available for people with disabilities through the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Education Services. Contact your local office or counselor for more information.
Employer Benefits
Many employers offer tuition payment or reimbursement plans for their employees. If your employer is paying your tuition and fees, include with your application a letter of authorization for billing and the company’s Federal Employees Identification Number (FEIN).
Military Personnel
Military personnel interested in ICON courses may consult their education officer regarding the DANTES program. Specific information about University of Illinois individual study courses, fees, and enrollment instructions is found in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog.
