Starting a new semester can be pretty overwhelming with all the things you need to juggle. Getting a handle on your financial aid can really ease the stress and help you feel more confident as you kick off the term. Check out these FAQs to stay informed and manage your finances like a pro.
Q. How do I check my financial aid status or disbursement?
A. To review your financial aid:
Have questions or need assistance with the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? The UIS Office of Financial Aid is here to help!
In-person FAFSA completion lab times: Receive assistance from financial aid professionals in UHB 2028 during the following dates and times.
Figuring out how to pay for college can be challenging. But there are resources to help! The FAFSA, scholarships, grants and programs like the Prairie Promise can help make college more affordable. Students can significantly reduce their expenses by exploring financial aid options. Financial aid is available from the University of Illinois Springfield, federal and state programs, and outside private scholarships. First-year UIS student Evelyn Martinez explored all these options to become a Prairie Star.
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 aid game.
Q. How do I check my financial aid status or disbursement?
A. To review your financial aid:
When people talk about college, they usually mention the fun parts—making new friends, attending events or starting fresh. However, for some people, there's a side to college that isn’t talked about as much, such as struggling with loneliness, worrying about money or questioning your ability to make it to graduation. If you're feeling this way, you're not alone—and there are ways to get through it to ensure your time at UIS is positive!
This page is meant to provide students with resources for these outside programs. The Office of Financial Assistance at UIS does not determine eligibility or process any funding with the WIOA program.
WIOA was designed to help job seekers succeed in the local labor market and global economy. This is done by providing students with employment, education, training and support services.
Am I Eligible for WIOA?
Maria Zavala is a financial aid coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid.
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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 search and accept the first number that appears as the cost. The real cost varies depending on several factors: location, program, financial aid and scholarships.
The Illinois Graduate and Retain our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Program provides scholarship assistance to Illinois students pursuing IT and related careers. The program was designed to recruit and retain individuals to work in technology jobs that have a high demand for new employees. This scholarship will be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).