housing scholarships and support
Success In the Balance
Did you know that living on campus affects how well a student does at college?
That's why we try to raise housing scholarships--money that helps to enable a student to live on campus.
Please consider giving to help offset the cost of housing for students. Donate
When you do, you'll be creating so many benefits for on-campus students.
Academics
Students who live on campus consistently earn higher grades.
Research certainly supports this claim (see below), and why not? On campus, students are part of a community of learning. They can go down the hall to discuss a question from their chemistry homework. They can gather conveniently at Brookens to work on a project for their management class. They live among people who understand why studying for mid-terms is important.
Retention
Students who live on campus also are more likely to stay in college and finish their degrees in four years. They’re more involved in campus organizations and activities—service learning, civic engagement, student government, recreational activities, and the many other opportunities for students at UIS. Integrating students’ social and academic experiences seems to be key, and that happens most easily when they live together on campus.
Character Development
And from this involvement comes more leadership, independence, self-discovery, and ability to get along with people from other cultural and racial groups—all the things that make college graduates strong members of society.
Yes, of course, it can be hard living so closely with so many people, especially during the stressful years of college, but that’s where the growth comes—learning to adjust, be flexible, and work through difficulties.
Success or Failure
Unfortunately, even with scholarships that cover tuition, some students cannot afford the cost of on-campus housing. It’s not just the commuting time and inconvenience that causes problems for these students. Those who live at home—especially first-generation students—frequently live among people who have not experienced the demands that a university education places on students and unwittingly hinder the students’ success.
A scholarship fund to help students pay for on-campus housing would make a tremendous difference for these students. Your gifts may even mean the difference between success and failure. Please give generously.
Questions?
Please use the Send Us Your Question link or contact our office directly at 217.206.6058.
Are you a student who has appreciated living on campus?
We'd love to hear your story.
- What would you say to someone contemplating UIS?
- How would you encourage donors to give?
- What have you appreciated most about on-campus living?
Please send your comments to Marilyn Kok, mkok2@uis.edu. We would love to add more graduates' comments to this site.
We look forward to hearing from you.
