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Applying for Aid

Applying for Financial Aid

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. Students must apply for aid annually.

Spring 2025 Financial Aid FAQs

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 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:  

Things No One Talks About in College: Feeling Lonely, Loan Stress and Doubting if You Can Graduate

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!

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

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?

iGROW Tech Scholarship

Illinois Graduate and Retain our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Program

New scholarship introduced by Illinois for 2024-25!

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).

Fall 2024 Finaid FAQs

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 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:  

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FAFSA Week of Action: April 15-20

FAFSA Week of Action 2024-25!

During the week of April 15-20, the UIS Office of Financial Assistance will host several opportunities for students and families to complete the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)


Confused about the 2024-25 FAFSA? Avoiding it because it seems stressful? Look no further—help is here!