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What are some common mistakes students and families make when filing the FAFSA?
From not filling out the FAFSA® form correctly, to not completing all sections on time, or forgetting to sign and submit your form before the deadline, there are several common mistakes that students and families can easily avoid.
Besides federal grants and loans, where can I go to find college financial aid?
Students can receive financial aid from state agencies, individual schools, and a variety of community organizations. Most schools have their own financial aid programs and use your FAFSA results for those, too. Visit isac.org for information on state funded programs.
How soon do I need to file the FAFSA, and should I still apply if I think my family makes too much money?
There is no harm in applying even if you think your family makes too much money. It may be worthwhile to complete the FAFSA to determine what federal, state, and institutional aid you qualify for. Visit FAFSA Myths to see financial aid myths de-bunked.
Tuition costs at the University of Illinois Springfield will not increase for the 2023-24 academic year. The University of Illinois Board of Tustees decided to keep the current rates in place during their Jan. 26, 2023, meeting.
New incoming undergraduate students from Illinois will continue to pay the current tuition rate of $9,645 per semester (based on 15 credit hours). Graduate students from Illinois will pay $5,316 per semester for eight credit hours worth of classes.
Financial Aid Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal & Return of Aid Policy
To officially withdraw from the University, students must follow the established deadlines, policies, and procedures found in the Catalog. Each semester, Records and Registration publishes Policies & Registration information including deadlines to withdraw from courses, and the associated tuition and fee proration, if applicable.
Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver
The Children of Veterans (COV) Tuition Waiver is a four-year consecutive in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois given to natural, step, or legally adopted children of service members who are veterans. No fees are covered. There are a limited number of these awarded each year across the University of Illinois system.
Out of State Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships to out of state students.
Donor Funded Institutional Scholarships
Donor-funded scholarships provided by generous alumni and friends of UIS. Annual application required.
UPDATE: The Biden Administration one-time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief program is currently on hold due to a federal court decision. The application is currently unavailable. Please review all the latest information at StudentAid.gov.
On November 22, 2022, the White House announced another extension to federal student loan repayments. Payments for borrowers that are not in a qualified deferment or forbearance status will now resume 60 days after the Department of Education is permitted to implement the debt relief program or litigation regarding the court cases is resolved by the Supreme Court. If there has been no resolution to the litigation of court cases or the debt relief program has not been implemented by Ju