Welcome to the Office of Student Financial Aid
Our goal is to assist you and your family in securing the resources necessary to fund your education. Last year, over $1.2 billion dollars in financial aid funds were administered and 65% of students received financial aid.
Important Fall 2026 Information
Important information about the fall 2026 financial aid and billing processes is available.
Summer 2026 Financial Aid Application – Due Friday, June 12, 2026
The application for summer 2026 is closed.
The primary source of summer aid is in the form of loans, such as any remaining Federal Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized loans, Parent/Graduate Plus loans, or private loans. Summer financial aid is disbursed roughly one week before your summer classes begin; however, tuition and fee billing may begin in early May.
May 18 course start: aid applied beginning Monday, May 11
June 15 course start: aid applied beginning Monday, June 8
July 13 course start: aid applied beginning Monday, July 6
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2026-2027 FAFSA
The Office of Student Financial Aid encourages all students to apply for financial aid. The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now available, as is the 2025-2026 FAFSA.
Students must be admitted to the University of Illinois before financial aid processing begins. You are encouraged to submit your FAFSA as soon as possible to be considered for all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, and no later than our preferential filing deadline of March 15, 2026. Please note that the 2026-2027 FAFSA will require 2024 tax information.
Federal School Code: 001775
Private Outside Scholarships
Please mail all private outside scholarship checks to OSFA and be sure to include a Private Outside Scholarship Form. All scholarship checks should be made payable to the University of Illinois and include your full name and University Identification Number (UIN).
Check Your Status
View your current financial aid status, including any new awards.
Estimate Your Aid
Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate the amount of financial aid you’ll receive.
Find a Job
Search the Virtual Job Board to find a job on campus.