Thanks to Advantage Plus, a bold financial aid and value guarantee, an IC education is accessible and affordable for all. Rather than leaving families to piece together confusing financial plans, Illinois College works side-by-side with students and their families to remove barriers and ensure clarity in cost and outcomes.

Under Advantage Plus, every first-year, on-campus student receives a minimum of $20,000 in institutional scholarships that they keep each year for four years, giving families confidence in both affordability and long-term value. For Illinois residents with a 3.0 GPA, the College goes a step further by pledging to meet 100 percent of financial need determined by the FAFSA.

The program also includes two powerful student-centered promises: Illinois College’s Finish in 4 guarantee, which covers the cost of any remaining courses if a student does not complete a degree in four years, and textbooks included in tuition, eliminating one of the most common hidden costs families face.

Advantage Plus isn’t just about cost savings, it’s about preparing graduates for what comes next. Students benefit from guaranteed access to internships, research, international travel and other immersive experiences that build the skills and confidence employers and graduate programs seek. These guarantees, backed by a financially predictable structure, help students focus less on how they will pay for college and more on what they will do with it—an investment in success that resonates with families and aligns with Illinois College’s mission of access and impact.