Types of Aid
There are several types of financial aid that students can use to help pay for college.
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Office of Financial Aid
It is the mission of the UIS Office of Financial Assistance to provide financial aid resources to students, administer aid programs with the highest integrity, and provide first-class customer service.
Office of Financial Aid mission statement
Approximately 80 percent of UIS undergraduate students receive financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and/or student employment. We are ready to help you apply for and receive assistance to fund your education.
Disbursement Process — Receiving Your Aid
Disbursement Process
When Will I Receive My Financial Aid?
Financial aid is disbursed to your student account no earlier than 10 days prior to the start of the semester if your file is complete as explained below. Student can expect their excess of funds (refunds) to be deposited into their bank account prior to the Friday before the start of the semester, if not a little sooner. File complete status means that you have:
UIS Student Guide to Financial Aid
This guide is designed to help you understand the financial aid process from the initial awarding through delivery of financial aid. Please keep this guide to assist you in answering questions that may arise regarding correspondence from the Office of Financial Assistance (OFA).
Student Loan Code of Conduct Policy
The University of Illinois Springfield has adopted this Student Loan Code of Conduct to serve as the formal guiding principles in ensuring the integrity of the student aid process and ethical conduct of employees who work in the office of Financial Assistance and all other University of Illinois Springfield employees, including agents of the University, who have responsibilities related to educational loans or other forms of student financial aid. The Student Loan Code of Conduct has been established to meet the requirements contained in the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act.
International Students
Financial Assistance for International Students
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.
Financial Aid Withdrawal Policy
If students have questions about withdrawing and how changes in enrollment can affect current or future financial aid eligibility, contact the Office of Financial Assistance (OFA).
Financial Aid Enrollment Requirements
You must meet all eligibility criteria to be eligible for financial aid, including establishing the minimum enrollment requirement.
Tuition Waiver Exemptions
Cost Recovery and Self-Supporing Programs
These programs have unique tuition and fee waiver requirements and tuition schedules, and so are an addendum to Tuition Waiver Policy.
FA Offer
Understanding your Financial Aid Offer
We all know the cost of college and the aid you receive is a huge part of choosing where to go to college. That’s why we focus on making the process as transparent as possible so you fully understand what’s available to you, and you can make informed decisions that best fit your needs and goals.