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EIU & Rural King: Partnering
for Your Future Success

In a new partnership, Eastern Illinois University and Rural King, two deeply-rooted central Illinois institutions, are joining forces to offer invaluable educational opportunities to Rural King employees and their families.

Our partnership includes:

HOW TO APPLY

Rural King Step 1: Apply

Step 1: Apply to EIU

You can apply up to a year before classes start! Our application is fast, free and easy and there's no essay or test scores required.

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Rural King Step 2: File Your FAFSA

Step 2: File Your FAFSA

File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as it opens - usually October 1.

File FAFSA
Rural King Step 3: Complete Scholarship Application

Step 3: Complete Scholarship Application

Once admitted, you can apply in Academic Works starting Nov. 1. Search "Rural King" and click "Apply."

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Rural King Full-Ride Scholarship

for Rural King employees or their dependents

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Rural King Online Scholarship

for Rural King employees

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Rural King Local Scholarship

for Rural King employees who live in EIU’s local service region

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Kenia Gonzalez

Degree Completion Coordinator
217-581-5027
2037 Old Main
kigonzalez@eiu.edu

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Last Modified 10/3/25