Contact Information

Phone: (217) 206-6724
Fax: (217) 206-7376
E-mail: finaid@uis.edu
University Hall (UHB) 1015

Monday – Friday, except holidays
8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Schedule an Appointment

Sign up for a 30 minute appointment with a financial aid advisor.  Virtual appointment details (via Microsoft Teams) are provided in an email upon appointment confirmation.  If you prefer to meet in person or via telephone, you can elect to do so.  You do not need a Teams account to participate in the virtual appointment.  Need to cancel or reschedule?  Your confirmation email will provide a button to do so, or you can contact our office.  Students must be present for the appointment, and we are not able to speak directly to parents alone.   Financial Aid appointments are intended for currently enrolled or admitted students only.

UIS email is preferred; however, you may use other email addresses. 

Virtual appointment signup - Click here!

Financial Aid Team

It is preferred that students contact our office's main line at 217-206-6724 and central email address at finaid@uis.edu for the quickest and best service.

Laci Engelbrecht, Director
lenge4@uis.edu
PH 217-206-7697

Jessica Bailey, Scholarship Coordinator & Undergraduate Advisor
jbail6@uis.edu
Ph 217-206-7965

Garth Klos, Undergraduate Advisor & Loan Specialist
gklos2@uis.edu
Ph 217-206-6731

Jessica Vandenbergh, Graduate Advisor
jlallen5@uis.edu
Ph 217-206-7964

Ella Lawrence, Associate Director
ehowe5@uis.edu
Ph 217-206-8256

Angie Tippey, Military/Veteran-connected Advisor (SCO)
astee2@uis.edu
Ph 217-206-7963

Chantel Gsell, Undergraduate Advisor
cgsel3@uis.edu
Ph 217-206-8267

Eden Imming, Undergraduate Advisor
mimmi@uis.edu
PH 217-206-6724