Information for Receiving Financial Aid

Second Bachelor's Degree Seeking Students

Financial Aid for Certificate Programs

Graduate Students Conditional Admission

Apply Now for Federal, State and Institutional Financial Aid for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

The time to apply for financial aid for Academic Year 2023-2024 (Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024) by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) began October 1, 2022. The Office of Financial Assistance encourages all UIS students to apply by December 1, 2022, to avoid missing any grant opportunities. Our Federal School Code is 009333.

Forms for Financial Aid

To Send Documentation to Our Office

Veterans are a vital part of our student community and we are here to assist you in successfully completing your educational goals.

Please visit our office located within the Office of Financial Assistance. We provide assistance with certification for Veterans National Guard Grants, Illinois Veterans Grants, and Vocational Rehabilitation Ch31 and State and Federal MIA/POW programs.

University of Illinois Springfield Student Loan Code of Conduct

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 in regard to student loan practices.

Repaying Your Loans

Once you graduate, leave school, or fall below half time enrollment, you will have to start repaying your loans.

Retention of Illinois Students & Equity (RISE) Act

The RISE (Retaining Illinois Students and Equity) Act allows certain eligible State of Illinois residents who are not eligible to complete a FAFSA an avenue to apply for state and institutional financial aid . The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid is available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.