Financial aid is disbursed to your student account no earlier than 10 days prior to the start of the semester if your file is complete as explained below. Student can expect their excess of funds (refunds) to be deposited into their bank account prior to the Friday before the start of the semester, if not a little sooner. File complete status means that you have:
This guide is designed to help you understand the financial aid process from the initial offer through delivery of financial aid.
The University of Illinois Springfield has adopted this Student Loan Code of Conduct to serve as the formal guiding principles in ensuring the integrity of the student aid process and ethical conduct of employees who work in the office of Financial Assistance and all other University of Illinois Springfield employees, including agents of the University, who have responsibilities related to educational loans or other forms of student financial aid. The Student Loan Code of Conduct has been established to meet the requirements contained in the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act.
Thank you for your interest in the University of Illinois at Springfield. We are here to assist you through the processes of applying for and receiving financial assistance to fund your education.
You must meet all eligibility criteria to be eligible for financial aid, including establishing the minimum enrollment requirement.
These programs have unique tuition and fee waiver requirements and tuition schedules, and so are an addendum to Tuition Waiver Policy.
We all know the cost of college and the aid you receive is a huge part of choosing where to go to college. That’s why we focus on making the process as transparent as possible so you fully understand what’s available to you, and you can make informed decisions that best fit your needs and goals.
If a student, their parent, or their spouse (if married), experiences a change in their finances, financial aid may be recalculated through a Change of Financial Situation request.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA®, is the first step in determining what federal financial assistance is available to your family and should be completed ahead of each academic year. We use FAFSA® info to determine if you’re eligible for UIS scholarships, grants or aid.