University of Illinois Springfield

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Illinois Springfield?

For 2024-25, the reported average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $12,557 for Illinois residents and $20,139 for nonresidents. Those are published charges before individual financial aid and exclude living and other expenses.

• Illinois-resident undergraduate tuition: $9,950; required fees: $2,607.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $17,532; required fees: $2,607.
• Reported room and board: $12,724 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,200.

Adding those reported categories gives approximately $26,481 for a resident or $34,063 for a nonresident. These are illustrative sums, not complete UIS cost-of-attendance budgets: transportation, personal expenses, and program-specific charges may add to the total, while actual housing and meal choices can differ. Graduate tuition, fees, and per-credit charges follow different schedules.

Published price is also different from net price after grants and scholarships. Among the reported income groups, average net price was $5,915 for families with annual income up to $48,000 and $16,544 for families above $110,000. Those are averages, not individual offers. Eligible students may receive federal Pell Grants, Illinois Monetary Award Program grants, institutional scholarships, or other assistance. Completing the FAFSA and meeting applicable state and UIS deadlines are important steps; loans must be repaid, unlike grants. In the reported aid data, 97% of students received some form of financial aid and 37% had student loans.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Illinois Springfield?

UIS students can look for part-time work while enrolled, including campus positions, and eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based financial-aid program: an award establishes potential eligibility for qualifying employment, but it is not an automatic job or an upfront discount on the tuition bill.

Students should review their aid offer and UIS student-employment postings for positions, pay rates, application steps, and permitted hours. Regular student jobs do not necessarily require Work-Study eligibility. An internship has a different purpose - it may carry academic credit or professional experience, and whether it is paid depends on the position.

UIS career services can also assist with career exploration, individual counseling, résumé preparation, interview practice, job-search resources, employer events, and networking. Those services can help a student prepare and make contacts, but they are distinct from a verified employment outcome or job-placement guarantee.