Education Assistance Program
About Us
The Education Assistance Program (EAP) was established in 1982 by the Civil Service Employees Council (CSEC) of Southern Illinois University Carbondale to provide financial assistance for dependents of SIU civil service employees who attend SIU. The Education Assistance Program is financed by employee contributions, income from an endowment fund, and proceeds from fundraising activities sponsored by the Civil Service Council (CSC). Questions about the Program can be directed to the Professional Constituencies Office at 618-453-5244. The committee chair is Anthony Travelstead (lusco73@siu.edu.).
During the 2024-2025 Academic Year alone, the EAP awarded $14,950.00 in scholarships to students attending SIU Carbondale.
Since this program began, $280,858.49 has been awarded to students who attended SIU Carbondale, all of whom are dependents of our fellow civil service employees.
Apply for the Education Assistance Scholarship