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.

You have the right to

• Be advised of what financial aid programs are available and how to apply for them.
• Be advised of requirements in the case of withdrawal, refunds and repayment of financial aid.
• Have all application information treated with the highest professional confidentiality.
• Be advised of the procedures and deadlines for submitting application(s) for financial aid.
• Be advised of the selection criteria for financial aid recipients.
• Be advised of how and when financial aid funds are disbursed.
• Request a review of you

Financial Aid Offer Notification

New and returning students applying for financial aid will receive their financial aid offer notifications electronically. You will be notified that your offer is ready to be viewed via an e-mail notification. Furthermore, you should be checking your official UIS email account regularly, at least once a week, for updates on your financial aid status and other important financial aid notifications or billing notices. You will then be able to access your Financial Aid Offer Notification.

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.

UIS Academic and Merit Scholarships

Apply for admission to find out about your scholarship! Your application for admission is your key to enrolling and affording the #1 regional public university in Illinois. Admission and merit scholarship decisions will generally be based on unweighted GPA only.

Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)

Financial Aid Offer Notifications must list anticipated expenses students may encounter during the academic year. The total COA is an estimate, not the actual price you will pay, and actual costs will vary.

Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance. 

Find out about tuition costs, student employment opportunities, financial aid options, and how to pay your bill with the bursar.