Confused about the 2024-25 FAFSA? Avoiding it because it seems stressful? Look no further—help is here!
Students have a lot on their plate, especially at the beginning of each semester. Understanding your financial aid can make life a lot less stressful and give you confidence that you’re starting out on the right foot. Here are some of our top FAQs to keep you informed and on top of your financial game.
Q. How do I check my financial aid status or disbursement?
A. To review your financial aid:
3/25/2024
We wanted to share some crucial updates regarding financial aid for the 2024-25 academic year (the aid year beginning Fall 2024).
The 2024-25 FAFSA is now open for submission. If you haven’t already, we highly recommend that students complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to maximize eligibility for all available aid. Remember, some grant programs operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't delay.
At this time, the FAFSA should be available for students to complete; however, there are some known issues. Visit the 2024-25 FAFSA Issue Alerts website for details on known issues. As a result, UIS has pushed our priority financial aid filing date back to March 15.
The University of Illinois Springfield has joined a the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT) as a distinguished partner. This significant affiliation underscores UIS' unwavering commitment to the principles and standards championed by the CCT Initiative, which aims to provide comprehensive and understandable details to prospective and current students about the cost of higher education.
