Change of Financial Situation
Change of Financial Situation
If a student, their parent, or their spouse (if married), experiences a change in their finances, financial aid may be recalculated through a Change of Financial Situation request.
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FAFSA®
3 Tips for Completing the FAFSA®
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA®, is the first step in determining what federal financial assistance is available to your family and should be completed ahead of each academic year. We use FAFSA® info to determine if you’re eligible for UIS scholarships, grants or aid.
Contact Us
Contact Information
Phone: (217) 206-6724
Fax: (217) 206-7376
E-mail: finaid@uis.edu
University Hall (UHB) 1015
Monday – Friday, except holidays
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Parent PLUS Loans
Loans available for parents of Undergraduate students from the US Department of Education
Financial Aid Terms & Conditions
The financial aid identified on your Financial Aid Offer Notification is being offered to you with the following conditions. Please also reference the UIS Student Guide to Financial Aid for more details.
Study Away Application
Study Abroad programs, also known as Global Experience programs, can be taken during any semester at UIS. Students wishing to study abroad must complete a Global Experience Application with The Office of International Programs. The Office of International Programs will help guide the student through the pre-approval process and determine if the program can be used for educational credit at UIS. Once the program has been approved, the student may apply for financial assistance to assist with the cost of the program.
Repeated Courses
The Department of Education recently published new regulations which affect students who repeat courses. These regulations may impact your financial aid eligibility and awards, including Pell Grant, SEOG Grant, Direct Loans, Federal Work-Study. Beginning with the Spring 2012 semester, regulations prevent the Financial Aid Office from paying for a course that has been passed and repeated more than one time. In order for a repeated course to be counted towards your enrollment status for financial aid purposes, you may only repeat a previously passed course once (a total of two attempts).
Financial Aid for Certificate Programs
There are very few Certificate Programs that are eligible for financial aid. Only course work required for the program will be considered in calculating aid eligibility. Students must meet all eligibility requirements prior to disbursement. The eligible Licensure and Certificate Programs are indicated below.
Second Bachelor's Degree-seeking Students
Second bachelor’s degree-seeking undergraduate students should apply for financial aid by following the same procedures as other undergraduate students.