The Roosevelt Pledge
Four years tuition-free
At Roosevelt, we鈥檙e committed to making your education affordable鈥攁nd nothing is more affordable than free. That鈥檚 why we created the Roosevelt Pledge. If you鈥檙e an Illinois resident with a family income under $50,000, you could attend Roosevelt tuition-free for four years. This is our pledge to you.
Do you qualify for the Roosevelt Pledge?
You鈥檙e an Illinois resident that attended and graduated from an Illinois high school with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or above (parents listed on the FAFSA庐 are also Illinois residents)
Your family income & assets are $50,000 or less (effective Fall 2026)
You're a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and are under the age of 24
You're admitted as a new freshman and enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program for at least 15 hours during fall or spring semesters
Is your family income more than $50,000?
Don鈥檛 worry, Roosevelt can still be an affordable option and one of the best values in higher education.
FOLLOW THESE FOUR EASY STEPS TO APPLY
Apply to 91传媒
庐 by March 15, 2026
Check your Aid Status
Enroll at 91传媒
WHAT DOES IT COVER AND NOT COVER?
- Eligible students will get a financial aid package that fully covers tuition through scholarships and grants.
- Roosevelt will take care of any tuition costs not covered by other sources, including federal, state, institutional or private aid like the Federal Pell Grant, the State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant and others.
- You may also qualify for additional financial aid (such as loans or work-study opportunities) to help with other costs like food and housing, books and personal expenses.
- The Roosevelt Pledge does not cover extra costs like campus/course fees, summer classes, study abroad, co-op, internships or other student expenses.
- Students applying to the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) music performance and theatre performance programs are not eligible.
IS THE ROOSEVELT PLEDGE RENEWABLE?
The Roosevelt Pledge can be renewed for up to four years (or eight continuous semesters) for new freshman students, as long as you meet the following requirements:
- Submit a FAFSA by March 15 each academic year.
- You and your parents must remain Illinois residents.
- Each year of your enrollment, your family's total yearly income and assets must remain at or below $50,000.
- You need to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward your degree.
- You must enroll in at least 15 credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters.
If you have a personal or academic reason that requires summer classes or extending enrollment beyond four years, you may be able to petition for additional funding. However, appeals are only approved in highly exceptional cases.