University of Illinois Springfield Student Loan Code of Conduct

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 in regard to student loan practices.

Repaying Your Loans

Once you graduate, leave school, or fall below half time enrollment, you will need to complete Exit Counseling and have to start repaying your loans.

You are obligated to repay any federal student loans that have not been repaid and are not in deferment or forbearance.  On the StudentAid.gov website, you can log in using your StudentAid.gov username and password to:

Undocumented Student Resources

The University of Illinois Springfield is committed to supporting undocumented students in their goal of attaining a college degree. While undocumented and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students do not qualify for federal aid through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student aid), there are other resources available to help with educational costs.

You have the right to:

• Be advised of what financial aid programs are available and how to apply for them.
• Be advised of requirements in the case of withdrawal, refunds and repayment of financial aid.
• Have all application information treated with the highest professional confidentiality.
• Be advised of the procedures and deadlines for submitting application(s) for financial aid.
• Be advised of the selection criteria for financial aid recipients.
• Be advised of how and when financial aid funds are disbursed.
• Request a review of yo

Financial Aid Offer Notification

New and returning students applying for financial aid will receive their financial aid offer notifications electronically via Self-Service. You will be notified that your offer is ready to be viewed via an e-mail notification. Furthermore, you should be checking your official UIS email account regularly, at least once a week, for updates on your financial aid status and other important financial aid notifications or billing notices.

Applying for Financial Aid

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. Students must apply for aid annually.

UIS Academic and Merit Scholarships

Apply for admission to find out about your scholarship! Your application for admission is your key to enrolling and affording the #1 regional public university in Illinois. Admission and merit scholarship decisions will generally be based on unweighted GPA only and are generally not awarded to students enrolling in a 100% online program.

Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)

Financial Aid Offer Notifications must list anticipated expenses students may encounter during the academic year. The total COA is an estimate, not the actual price you will pay, and costs will vary.

Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance.