In general, students must be degree-seeking in order to be eligible for federal financial aid. Many students are enrolled in a certificate program at the same time as they are enrolled in a Master's degree program.
Students who are solely enrolled in a certificate program will only be eligible for federal financial aid if enrolled in one of the following programs:
High achieving newly-admitted freshmen from Illinois are considered for the PAP award.
Transfer students who are members of the honorary Phi Theta Kappa society are eligible to apply.
Federal work study is a need-based financial aid award that assists students with meeting their educational expenses while allowing them to gain meaningful work experience. Find more information about jobs at UIS and how to apply here!
We know financial aid can be complicated, and we’re always available to help. Please include your UIN in all correspondence with our office.
From not filling out the FAFSA® form correctly, to not completing all sections on time, or forgetting to sign and submit your form before the deadline, there are several common mistakes that students and families can easily avoid.
Students can receive financial aid from state agencies, individual schools, and a variety of community organizations. Most schools have their own financial aid programs and use your FAFSA results for those, too. Visit isac.org for information on state funded programs.
There is no harm in applying even if you think your family makes too much money. It may be worthwhile to complete the FAFSA to determine what federal, state, and institutional aid you qualify for. Visit FAFSA Myths to see financial aid myths de-bunked.
Tuition costs at the University of Illinois Springfield will not increase for the 2023-24 academic year. The University of Illinois Board of Tustees decided to keep the current rates in place during their Jan. 26, 2023, meeting.
New incoming undergraduate students from Illinois will continue to pay the current tuition rate of $9,645 per semester (based on 15 credit hours). Graduate students from Illinois will pay $5,316 per semester for eight credit hours worth of classes.
To officially withdraw from the University, students must follow the established deadlines, policies, and procedures found in the Catalog. Each semester, Records and Registration publishes Policies & Registration information including deadlines to withdraw from courses, and the associated tuition and fee proration, if applicable.
The Children of Veterans (COV) Tuition Waiver is a four-year consecutive in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois given to natural, step, or legally adopted children of service members who are veterans. No fees are covered. There are a limited number of these awarded each year across the University of Illinois system.