The Office of Financial Assistance provides assistance with federal and state veteran and military education benefit programs. Veterans, military members, and their families are a vital part of our student community and we are here to assist you in successfully completing your educational goals.

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.

Private loans for students from banks or lenders

Repaying Your Loans

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

You are obligated to repay any federal student loans that have not been repaid and are not in deferment or forbearance.  On the StudentAid.gov website, you can log in using your StudentAid.gov username and password to:

On July 24, 2026, a federal district court ruled that undocumented students are no longer eligible to receive financial assistance from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for the 2026-2027 school year. Please visit the Illinois Student Assistance Commission website for up-to-date information.

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 yo

Financial Aid Offer Notification

New and returning students applying for financial aid will receive their financial aid offer notifications electronically via myUIconnect. 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.

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.