Degree Audit System (DARS)

Using DARS, students can access a Degree Audit Report. This report is an unofficial audit of degree progress and includes all completed courses, as well as those currently in progress.

Loren Easter, Director of Military and Veteran Student Services (217-206-8387, veterans@uis.edu), is the contact on campus for veteran and military service questions regarding connecting military personnel and veterans to campus resources, information in this document, military graduation cords, M.V.C., or any other questions you may have.

Application Process

To apply for a National Guard Grant Scholarship, the applicant must be on active duty status and have served for at least one year in the Illinois National Guard. Enlisted persons currently serving and company grade officers are eligible. Time served in other branches of the U.S. Armed forces does not count toward this requirement. The application can be obtained from the ISAC web site at www.collegezone.com and from your unit. You may also obtain this form in the Office of Financial Assistance.

Institutional Scholarships

In addition to educational benefits, you may qualify for UIS Institutional Scholarships. UIS uses one application form for all institutional scholarships. You are strongly encouraged to complete this form annually. The form becomes available on Dec. 1 and is due by Feb. 15. Information about institutional scholarships and a link to the form can be found on the UIS Cost & Aid Scholarship page. Several of these scholarships are military and/or veteran focused including:

Naval Reservists must also meet the following requirements for TA eligibility:

• Must have completed one year at their Navy Operational Support Center or equivalent to use TA funds.
• Enlisted Naval Reservists must be ordered to active duty for 120 days or more and be on active duty for the duration of the course. Naval Reserve Officers must be ordered to active duty for two years beyond the course end date.

Note: Beginning 1 October 2019 in accordance with NAVADMIN 114/19:

• Must have completed two years on active duty
• Cannot use TA while in a training status (schools)
• Must provide a degree plan (from the school)
• First time users must start with one course
• Limit of two classes at a time for all students
• No courses can overlap
• Any issues must be resolved before more TA is used
• No duplicate degrees or double majors
• Authorized for up to the Master’s degree level

Covered Cost

100% of tuition, with a cap of $250 per semester hour and $4500 per fiscal year, and fees are