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.

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2023-2024 FAFSA® Application

It is now time to apply for financial aid for Academic Year 2023-2024 (Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024) by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) began October 1, 2022. The Office of Financial Assistance encourages all UIS students to apply early for our preferential filing date of December 1, 2022, to avoid missing any grant opportunities. You can also find Financial Aid Information and Deadlines or check your status.

Federal School Code is 009333

Illinois Alternative Application

Students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA® may be eligible to complete the Alternative Application. Please visit the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Retention of Illinois Students & Equity (RISE) Act page for complete details. 

A Quality Education at an Affordable Rate

Review the Cost of Attendance and use our Calculator for Tuition, Fees and Assessments to estimate the costs of attending the different programs available at the UIS.

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Office of Financial Aid News

Aug 29, 2023
Join ISAC to Learn about Preparing for Repayment of Your Federal Student Loans If you have federal student loans, there are steps you can take now to…
Aug 01, 2023
Fall 2023 Financial Aid FAQs - Funding Your Future Students have a lot on their plate, especially at the beginning of each semester. Understanding your…
Jul 05, 2023
IL MAP Grant Announcement 2023-24 Excellent news for students! The fiscal year 2024 (FY24) state operating budget has been approved and signed into law…
Apr 26, 2023
Graduating soon? Congratulations! Federal Regulations require student loan borrowers to complete loan exit counseling upon leaving school. The purpose of…
Apr 17, 2023
Summer 2023 Financial Aid FAQs - Funding Your Future Students have a lot on their plate, especially at the beginning of each semester. Understanding your…