The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling is a self-supporting programwhich is exempt from all tuition and fee waiver programs, with very limited exceptions. For more information about financial aid options at Illinois, please contact our financial aidoffice.
It should be noted that on-campus employment opportunities that are available as assistantships for doctoral students are not available for master's program students.
Other types of on-campus work opportunities may be possible and may not exceed 9 hours of paid work per week. Students may be employed off-campus without hour restrictions.
Financial Aid Application process
Utilize the Office of Student Financial Aid to guide you in the process of obtaining financial aid. The process begins with the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Congratulations! You've taken the first step to becoming a student of the College of Education. The application process is different for undergraduate and graduate studies.