JUDSON鈥橲 FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) CODE: 001700

The Value of a Degree
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, figures from 2017 show that individuals with a bachelor鈥檚 degree earn on average $463 more in median weekly wages than high school graduates with no college education. Multiplied by fifty-two weeks, that鈥檚 an average $24,336 more each year. Individuals with a bachelor鈥檚 degree are also 46% less likely to be unemployed than high school graduates with no college education. A college education pays off considerably in the long term for many individuals in many careers.
– Elka Torpey, 鈥淓ducation pays,鈥 Career Outlook, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, February 2019.
Important Dates
Grab a pencil or your phone鈥搕hese are the most important dates related to the financial aid process.
Priority Deadline for Illinois Residents
Additional Resources
2025-26 UNDERGRADUATE TUITION & FEES
Tuition: $30,750
Room & Board: $11,420-$12,950 (includes various meal plan options)