Illinois State University, based in Normal, IL offers a fully funded master’s in Criminal Justice Sciences. The program is designed to give you the tools you need to advance in the field and be a stand-out for competitive positions. Graduate assistants receive monthly wages paid in the form of either a stipend or an hourly wage, a waiver for 100% of tuition during a semester of appointment, and a waiver for up to 12 credit hours of tuition for the summer term immediately following a fall or spring appointment. They offer tuition waivers to students who show promise for success and have not received a fellowship or other funding awards.