New Student Information
Welcome to UIS Office of Financial Assistance!
This guide will introduce you to financial aid services and help you find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
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Teacher Education Programs
Teacher Education Programs for certain eligible degree-seeking students entering the teaching profession.
Higher Education Relief Act (HEERF)
Higher Education Relief Act (HEERF)
The following information is provided to comply with the Department of Education’s Higher Education Relief Act (HEERF) Reporting requirements. All student emergency relief grants have been fully expended at UIS and no further funding is anticipated.
MIA/POW
State of Illinois Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Scholarship
Illinois Veterans Grants (IVG)
Certain eligible military veterans are eligible to apply for this tuition/fee waiver
Illinois National Guard Grant (ING)
Illinois National Guard members who meet criteria may apply for this tuition waiver
Illinois MAP Grant
Need-based grant
Federal Grants
Federal Student Aid need-based grants for undergraduate students
Graduate Students Conditional Admission
A student must be fully admitted into an eligible degree program and be enrolled as a regular student in order to receive financial aid funds. A regular student is defined as someone who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate offered by the University of Illinois Springfield.
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
1) Policy Information
Policy Title: University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy Owner: Office of Financial Assistance
Responsible Official: Director of Financial Aid
Approved by: Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment & Online, Professional, and Engaged Learning
Date Approved: 11/10/2022
Effective Date: 07/01/2023