Financial Assistance for International Students

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.

University of Illinois Springfield is a publicly funded state institution. Financial assistance available to international students is limited. Some undergraduate international students may be considered for UIS Merit Scholarships along with domestic students. Graduate students may be able to apply for Graduate Assistantships and Graduate Public Service Internship Program.

UIS Global students may or may not be eligible for certain UIS scholarships, waivers, or other aid programs based upon their participation in the UIS Global partnership.

We recommend that prospective students investigate possible sources of assistance from outside the university. These may include civic or religious organizations with which the prospective students or their family members may be affiliated, prospective employers that may support the student’s education in exchange for a commitment to work for that employer upon completion of studies, and other businesses and organizations that support international education.

Donor Funded Institutional Scholarships

One application is used to apply for various UIS donor-funded scholarships - including Global Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre and more. All types of students are eligible to apply including international, online and graduate students. The scholarship application opens in early November and closes in mid-February each year. Students need their NetID and password for login and application submission.

Other Resources of Financial Aid for International Students

Private Scholarships

Private Loans

MPOWER Financing provides no- cosigner loans to international and domestic students enrolled in the below programs. Students must generally be enrolled at least half-time and be within 2 years of graduation. Please visit the MPOWER website for complete details.

  • Management Information Systems
  • Information Systems Security
  • Data Analytics
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Masters of Business Administration

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Payment Plans

Although it is not actually financial assistance, students and their families may also wish to participate in the university’s payment plan through University Bursar. Payment options for international payments are also available on this website.

International Organizations

UIS Global Students

UIS Global is a joint collaboration between the University of Illinois Springfield and Shorelight. It provides international students with exclusive admissions services, academic and language support, and career growth opportunities. UIS Global students may or may not be eligible for certain UIS scholarships, waivers, or other aid programs based upon their participation in the UIS Global partnership.

Global Students can visit UIS Global for more information. Students enrolling at UIS through UIS Global are billed separately by UIS Global for their first two terms.

Students can also send an email to admissions@uisglobal.org for any questions related to UIS Global.