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!

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.

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:  

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!

Summer 2024 Financial Aid FAQs - Funding Your Future

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:  

2024-25 Financial Aid – FAFSA Update

At this time, the FAFSA should be available for students to complete; however, there are some known issues. Visit the 2024-25 FAFSA Issue Alerts website for details on known issues.  As a result, UIS has pushed our priority financial aid filing date back to March 15.