Illinois Veterans Grants (IVG)
Certain eligible military veterans are eligible to apply for this tuition/fee waiver
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Illinois National Guard Grant (ING)
Illinois National Guard members who meet criteria may apply for this tuition waiver
Illinois MAP Grant
Need-based grant
Federal Grants
Federal Student Aid need-based grants for undergraduate students
Graduate Students Conditional Admission
A student must be fully admitted into an eligible degree program and be enrolled as a regular student in order to receive financial aid funds. A regular student is defined as someone who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate offered by the University of Illinois Springfield.
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
1) Policy Information
Policy Title: University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy Owner: Office of Financial Assistance
Responsible Official: Director of Financial Aid
Approved by: Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment & Online, Professional, and Engaged Learning
Date Approved: 11/10/2022
Effective Date: 07/01/2023
Graduate Certificate Programs
Financial Aid Eligibility for Graduate Certificate Programs
In general, students must be degree-seeking in order to be eligible for federal financial aid. Many students are enrolled in a certificate program at the same time as they are enrolled in a Master's degree program.
Students who are solely enrolled in a certificate program will only be eligible for federal financial aid if enrolled in one of the following programs:
President’s Award Program
High achieving newly-admitted freshmen from Illinois are considered for the PAP award.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Transfer students who are members of the honorary Phi Theta Kappa society are eligible to apply.
What is federal work study, and how can I get a job?
Federal work study is a need-based financial aid award that assists students with meeting their educational expenses while allowing them to gain meaningful work experience. Find more information about jobs at UIS and how to apply here!