There are very few Certificate Programs that are eligible for financial aid. Only course work required for the program will be considered in calculating aid eligibility. Students must meet all eligibility requirements prior to disbursement. The eligible Licensure and Certificate Programs are indicated below.
Second bachelor’s degree-seeking undergraduate students should apply for financial aid by following the same procedures as other undergraduate students.
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.
This page is meant to provide students with possible resources for outside, private scholarships. These scholarships are not managed or awarded by UIS. This page is a resource only, and it is not an all-inclusive list by any means.
The lifetime learning credit helps parents and students pay for post-secondary education.
Second Bachelor's Degree Seeking Students
The time to apply for financial aid for Academic Year 2023-2024 (Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024) by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) began October 1, 2022. The Office of Financial Assistance encourages all UIS students to apply by December 1, 2022, to avoid missing any grant opportunities. Our Federal School Code is 009333.
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Veterans, military members, and their families are a vital part of our student community and we are here to assist you in successfully completing your educational goals.
Please visit us in the Office of Financial Assistance. We provide assistance with federal and state veteran and military education benefit programs.