It is the mission of the UIS Office of Financial Assistance to provide financial aid resources to students, administer aid programs with the highest integrity, and provide first-class customer service.

Office of Financial Aid mission statement

Approximately 80 percent of UIS undergraduate students receive financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and/or student employment. We are ready to help you apply for and receive assistance to fund your education.

Prairie Promise

Introducing the Prairie Promise in Fall 2024! The Promise ensures that every qualifying student in Illinois benefits from the transforming impact of education. It covers the cost of any outstanding tuition or fees after the State of Illinois MAP Grant, AIM HIGH grant, and UIS scholarships and awards have been deducted. You can visit the Prairie Promise page for more information.

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University of Illinois Springfield is committed to using the Principles and Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in our financial aid offer notifications.

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Office of Financial Aid News

Nov 06, 2023
Financial Aid Teacher Education Program Information Session Topic: Financial Aid Teacher Education Program for 2024-25 Our upcoming session is more than…
Nov 01, 2023
UIS Scholarship application available for 2024-25 The application for our donor-funded scholarships opens Wednesday, November 1, 2023. …
Nov 01, 2023
Financial Aid informational open meeting for faculty/staff: Topic: Financial Aid and Scholarships for 2024-25 Join us for an enlightening session where…
Oct 04, 2023
The University of Illinois Springfield is launching the Prairie Promise, a new four-year financial aid program for Illinois residents that will fully cover…
Aug 29, 2023
Join ISAC to Learn about Preparing for Repayment of Your Federal Student Loans If you have federal student loans, there are steps you can take now to…