It is the mission of the UIS Office of Financial Assistance to provide financial aid resources to students, administer aid programs with the highest integrity, and provide first-class customer service.

Office of Financial Aid mission statement

Approximately 80 percent of UIS undergraduate students receive financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and/or student employment. We are ready to help you apply for and receive assistance to fund your education.

Prairie Promise

Introducing the Prairie Promise in Fall 2024! The Promise ensures that every qualifying student in Illinois benefits from the transforming impact of education. It covers the cost of any outstanding tuition or fees after the State of Illinois MAP Grant, AIM HIGH grant, and UIS scholarships and awards have been deducted. You can visit the Prairie Promise page for more information.

University of Illinois Springfield is committed to using the Principles and Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in our financial aid offer notifications.

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Feb 09, 2024

FAFSA 2024-25 Update

2024-25 Financial Aid – FAFSA Update At this time, the FAFSA should be available for students to complete; however, there are some known issues. Visit the...

Feb 01, 2024

FAFSA Simplification 2024-25 Campus Update

The 2024-25 revamped, simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was launched by Federal Student Aid (FSA) on December 31, 2023. This is...

Dic 20, 2023

UIS joins the College Cost Transparency Initiative as a distinguished partner institution

The University of Illinois Springfield has joined a the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT) as a distinguished partner. This significant affiliation...

Dic 04, 2023

Spring 2024 Financial Aid FAQs

Spring 2024 Financial Aid FAQs - Funding Your Future Students have a lot on their plate, especially at the beginning of each semester. Understanding your...

Nov 13, 2023

Scholarship Nomination for a System-Wide Scholarship

Dear colleagues: The provided document has information regarding a system-wide scholarship, the Dr. Kazys Grinius Endowment Scholarship. The Grinius...

Nov 06, 2023

Financial Aid Teacher Education Program Information Session

Financial Aid Teacher Education Program Information Session Topic: Financial Aid Teacher Education Program for 2024-25 Our upcoming session is more than...