Students have a lot on their plate, especially at the beginning of each semester. Understanding your financial aid can make life a lot less stressful and give you confidence that you’re starting out on the right foot. Here are some of our top FAQs to keep you informed and on top of your financial game.
Q. How do I check my financial aid status or disbursement?
A. To review your financial aid:
The University of Illinois Springfield emphasizes a strong liberal arts core and broad engagement in timely public affairs issues. Students and faculty conduct research and public service projects in the living laboratory that is the Illinois state capital to improve regional, state, national, and global communities.
The University of Illinois Springfield and Waubonsee Community College (WCC) in Sugar Grove, Illinois, have signed a transfer pathway agreement that will ensure a smooth transition for WCC students to complete their bachelor’s degrees at UIS.
Federal work study is a need-based financial aid award that assists students with meeting their educational expenses while allowing them to gain meaningful work experience. Find more information about jobs at UIS and how to apply here!
From not filling out the FAFSA® form correctly, to not completing all sections on time, or forgetting to sign and submit your form before the deadline, there are several common mistakes that students and families can easily avoid.
Students can receive financial aid from state agencies, individual schools, and a variety of community organizations. Most schools have their own financial aid programs and use your FAFSA results for those, too. Visit isac.org for information on state funded programs.
There is no harm in applying even if you think your family makes too much money. It may be worthwhile to complete the FAFSA to determine what federal, state, and institutional aid you qualify for. Visit FAFSA Myths to see financial aid myths de-bunked.
Tuition costs at the University of Illinois Springfield will not increase for the 2023-24 academic year. The University of Illinois Board of Tustees decided to keep the current rates in place during their Jan. 26, 2023, meeting.
New incoming undergraduate students from Illinois will continue to pay the current tuition rate of $9,645 per semester (based on 15 credit hours). Graduate students from Illinois will pay $5,316 per semester for eight credit hours worth of classes.
If you have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in adding more skills or are looking for a career change, University of Illinois Springfield’s graduate programs will help you get there.