At this time, the FAFSA should be available for students to complete; however, there are some known issues. Visit the 2024-25 FAFSA Issue Alerts website for details on known issues.  As a result, UIS has pushed our priority financial aid filing date back to March 15.

Microsoft announced the end-of-life date for the Windows 10 Operating System as October 14, 2025. After this date, no further updates or security patches will be available for Windows 10. UIS Information Technology Services has developed the following plan to upgrade to Windows 11.

The following story was reported by WMAY radio on Dec. 18, 2023.

"The University of Illinois Springfield has enhanced its Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program to better meet the needs of adult learners who aspire to complete their college degree.

These updates will make it easier for adult learners, particularly those with some previously earned college credit but no degree, to realize their educational and career aspirations."

The following story was published by CNN on Dec. 13, 2023.

"A man wrongfully convicted in the 1988 murder of a 6-year-old boy in Illinois is free after 35 years behind bars, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office said.

Brian Beals, who was a college athlete studying to be a police officer when he was arrested, was released after a Cook County court granted a petition to vacate the conviction, according to a statement from the state’s attorney’s office.

The story was published by The State Journal-Register on Dec. 6, 2023.

"The University of Illinois Springfield men's soccer team earned the NCAA D-II Midwest Staff of the Year award, the United Soccer Coaches announced on Monday.

The Prairie Stars, led by Adam Hall in his eighth season as head coach, won the Great Lakes Valley Conference regular season title in 2023. Hall was named the GLVC's Coach of the Year for that effort, which culminated in the third straight NCAA D-II tournament appearance for UIS."