Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  To be considered for federal, state, and institutional need-based programs, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a need-analysis form. For full consideration, the FAFSA should be submitted to the processor by Illinois State

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes, Illinous State University is a transfer-friendly school

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Of those transfer students admitted for the 2009-2010 academic year, the average grade point average was a 3.1 on a 4.0 scale.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official transcripts are required from each college you have previously attended. If you have fewer than 24 hours of transferable credit, we consider your high school transcript.
• SAT Scores:
  Illinois State also considers your official ACT/SAT scores if you have fewer than 24 hours of transferable credit.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Illinois State does not publish a requirement for letters of recommendation.
• Essay:
  You are required to answer an essay with your application.
• Application Fee:
  You are required to submit a $40 nonrefundable application fee. An applicant denied admission, or one who fails to submit all necessary information for an admission decision, will not be refunded the fee.
• Interview:
  Illinois State does not publish a requirement for a personal interview.
• Apply Here:
  www.admissions.ilstu.edu/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Illinois State awards transfer credit only for grades of D or better. Some departments and schools require grades of C or better.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A max 0f 70 semester hours from a 2-year, and a max 90 from a 4-year are accepted. You must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours at Illinois State to receive your bachelor's degree.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  isu TransferAdmissionGuide.pdf