The new policy also requires that a person be gainfully employed and reside in Illinois primarily for reasons that are not related to receiving an education. The new residency status, if awarded, remains in force as long as the student remains registered and in the state. As indicated on p. 3 of this newsletter, GSAC is sponsoring a town meeting on April 21 at which Provost Larry Faulkner will answer questions about the changes in this policy as well as other topics. If you have educational loans, it makes sense to be sure you are registered for the correct number of units to keep the loan collector away. For many loans, that number is 6 hours, or one and one-half units, but that number could be 12 hours or three units.
Some departments define full time as fewer than three units if the student has an assistantship.
Commencement Weekend Mark your calendar now for commencement weekend, May 17 - 18. If you know you will need hotel rooms for guests, you might consider calling now for reservations to get your first choice. The Ultimate Grad School Surival Guide by Leslie Mitchell. The Unwritten Rules of Doctoral Study by Peggy Hawley. 1993, Charles C. Thomas, Springfield. How to Get the Money You Need for Your Graduate Education by Patricia McWade.