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 23, 2023
Financial Aid Deadlines 2023-2024
Apply Now for Federal, State and Institutional Financial Aid for the 2023-2024 Academic Year The time to apply for financial aid for Academic Year 2023-…
Jan 23, 2023
Federal Student Loan Debt Relief on Hold
UPDATE: The Biden Administration one-time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief program is currently on hold due to a federal court decision. The application…
Nov 22, 2022
Federal Student Loan Repayment Pause
On November 22, 2022, the White House announced another extension to federal student loan repayments.  Payments for borrowers that are not in a qualified…
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Oct 05, 2022
FAFSA®
3 Tips for Completing the FAFSA® The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA®, is the first step in determining what federal financial…
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Jan 18, 2022
FA Offer
Understanding your Financial Aid Offer  We all know the cost of college and the aid you receive is a huge part of choosing where…