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.

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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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Jan 16, 2026
What is the FAFSA?
What is the FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It’s a form students fill out each year to see if they qualify for money to…
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Sep 05, 2025
Missouri, Iowa and Indiana Students: Applying for In-State Tuition at UIS
Are you a student from Missouri, Iowa or Indiana dreaming of an affordable, top-quality education? Look no further! The University of Illinois Springfield has…
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Mar 21, 2025
Summer 2025 Financial Aid FAQs
Summer 2025 Financial Aid FAQs - Funding Your Future Starting a new semester can be pretty overwhelming with all the things you need to juggle. Getting a…
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Jan 14, 2025
FAFSA, Grants, and Scholarships: How Financial Aid Made College Possible for a First-Year Student
Figuring out how to pay for college can be challenging. But there are resources to help! The FAFSA, scholarships, grants and programs like the Prairie Promise…
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Nov 15, 2024
Things No One Talks About in College: Feeling Lonely, Loan Stress and Doubting if You Can Graduate
When people talk about college, they usually mention the fun parts—making new friends, attending events or starting fresh. However, for some people, there's a…
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Oct 08, 2024
How can I afford college?
College is an investment, and understanding the full cost of college is important. When researching the cost of different colleges, most do a simple Google…