It is the mission of the UIS Office of Financial Assistance to provide financial aid resources to students, administer aid programs with the highest integrity, and provide first-class customer service.

Office of Financial Aid mission statement

Approximately 80 percent of UIS undergraduate students receive financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and/or student employment. We are ready to help you apply for and receive assistance to fund your education.

Prairie Promise

Introducing the Prairie Promise in Fall 2024! The Promise ensures that every qualifying student in Illinois benefits from the transforming impact of education. It covers the cost of any outstanding tuition or fees after the State of Illinois MAP Grant, AIM HIGH grant, and UIS scholarships and awards have been deducted. You can visit the Prairie Promise page for more information.

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University of Illinois Springfield is committed to using the Principles and Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in our financial aid offer notifications.

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Office of Financial Aid News

Dec 02, 2024
Spring 2025 Financial Aid FAQs Students have a lot on their plate, especially at the beginning of each semester. Understanding your financial aid can make…
Nov 15, 2024
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Oct 10, 2024
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Oct 08, 2024
College is an investment, and understanding the full cost of college is important. When researching the cost of different colleges, most do a simple Google…
Jul 16, 2024
Fall 2024 Financial Aid FAQs Students have a lot on their plate, especially at the beginning of each semester. Understanding your financial aid can make…