Chamberlain University-Illinois

What is the cost of studying for a year at Chamberlain University-Illinois?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Chamberlain University-Illinois was $20,213, with $1,323 in required fees. The reported in-state and out-of-state amounts were the same. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $692 per credit hour. These figures describe published charges, not the final bill for every nursing pathway or course schedule.

Students also need to budget for living expenses, transportation, supplies, and any program-specific items. Reported room-and-board costs are estimates for living expenses, not a charge for a Chamberlain residence hall. Books and supplies were reported at $400, but an individual student's materials and clinical-related expenses can differ.

Aid can substantially change what a student pays, though borrowing must eventually be repaid. In the reported aid figures, 58% of students in the measured group used student loans. The average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $30,090; net price reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid for a defined group, not a universal quote. Students should compare a current, program-specific cost-of-attendance estimate with their own financial-aid offer, taking care to separate grants from loans.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as well as applicable state assistance, Chamberlain scholarships, and veterans' education benefits. Award amounts and eligibility depend on the student, program, enrollment level, and aid year.

What are the work-study opportunities at Chamberlain University-Illinois?

Chamberlain students may combine study with outside employment, but a part-time job and Federal Work-Study are not the same thing. Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, is earned through qualifying employment; it is not a grant paid in advance or a guarantee of a job. Students should check their financial-aid offer and available positions before including expected wages in a budget.

Career preparation is also distinct from student employment. Chamberlain offers career-development support at the university level, but the services and employer activities accessible to an individual student can vary by program and location. Nursing applicants should ask how they can obtain help with a résumé, interviews, and a job search, and whether a clinical placement is arranged as part of the curriculum. A required clinical experience is educational training, not necessarily paid work or a promise of employment.