Financial Aid Merit scholarships covering half of the cost of tuition for the first year of study are awarded to a limited number of outstanding full-time master's candidates. Teaching and research assistantships are offered to students on a competitive basis, generally after the first semester. Loans may be arranged through the Financial Aid Office. Assistance for students and their spouses in securing employment on campus or in the Chicago area is available through the Career Advancement office. Living and Housing Costs Housing is available for unmarried graduate students in IIT residence halls.
IIT apartments are available for families.
Early application for apartments is recommended. Several off-campus apartment complexes are located within a mile of the Institute. Living in the suburbs and commuting by car or by public transportation is also possible. Student Outcomes IIT graduates go on to academia as well as work as engineers, consultants, and contractors for private firms and government agencies. Location IIT's Main Campus is located near the heart of Chicago, just 3 miles south of the Loop.