Investing in Illinois. Empowering Students.
Quincy University is proud to invest in the future of Illinois by making a private college education more affordable for eligible Illinois students. The QU Illinois Promise Program helps remove financial barriers for students with significant financial need, ensuring that a high-quality Quincy University education is within reach for working students and their families.
Through a combination of federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships, the Illinois Promise Program covers 100% of tuition and required books for eligible Illinois residents pursuing undergraduate degrees. This program applies to new students admitted for the 2026–2027 academic year who complete the FAFSA and qualify for both the federal Pell Grant and the Illinois Monetary Assistance Program (MAP).
Not eligible for Pell or MAP grants? No worries. Quincy University offers generous merit scholarships and additional financial aid options that still make QU one of the best values in higher education.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the QU Illinois Promise Program, students must:
- Be a resident of Illinois
- Be a newly enrolling undergraduate student at Quincy University for the 2026–2027 academic year
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–2027 award year and submit it to Quincy University (school code 001745)
- Qualify for both the federal Pell Grant and the Illinois MAP grant through the FAFSA
- Enroll full-time with fifteen (15) credit hours each semester
- Remain in good academic standing
The Illinois Promise Program is renewable for up to eight semesters of full-time study, provided students continue to meet enrollment, academic, and FAFSA requirements each year.
Rooted in Quincy University’s Catholic and Franciscan mission, the Illinois Promise Program reflects our commitment to supporting students who work hard and need assistance to achieve their college goals—regardless of economic circumstance.
Please note: Certain exclusions may apply for students enrolled in joint undergraduate degree programs, including nursing. The program applies only to students for whom Quincy University is the university of record.