Springfield, IL
4 Year Public Urban
$1,533 BAH Rate
$1,054 Online BAH Rate
No Yellow Ribbon Program
Credit for military service
GI Bill approved program
Military Tuition Assistance - approved programs
MyCAA approved
Veterans, active military personnel, reservists, and military dependents are a vital part of our student community, and we are here to assist you in successfully completing your educational goals. Our mission is to provide the best assistance possible to all current and prospective military-connected students. The University of Illinois Springfield is dedicated to assisting veterans in taking full advantage of educational benefits, integrating into the campus community, and graduating.
Learn more about applying and your benefits at University of Illinois Springfield today! UIS waives the application fee for Veterans. Upload your DD214 or military documentation when completing the application in order to receive the waiver.
Check out our Career Pathfinder Guide! Career Pathfinder Guides provide detailed information on “What You Can Do With” the degrees and programs offered at UIS.
University of Illinois Springfield is a 4 year, public university located at One University Plaza, Springfield, IL. Students at University of Illinois Springfield can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, certificate, and doctoral degree programs.
University of Illinois Springfield Military & Veteran Support Programs
University of Illinois Springfield offers the following veteran and military support programs:
Is University of Illinois Springfield a GI Bill®-approved school?
Yes, University of Illinois Springfield is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.
Is University of Illinois Springfield a Yellow Ribbon school?
No, University of Illinois Springfield is not a Yellow Ribbon school.
However, as University of Illinois Springfield is a public institution, your tuition costs should be covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered.
Does University of Illinois Springfield offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?
No, University of Illinois Springfield does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.
However, as University of Illinois Springfield is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.
Does University of Illinois Springfield offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?
No, University of Illinois Springfield does not necessarily offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. However, as a state school, its rate may not exceed the military tuition assistance cap of $250. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.
What are University of Illinois Springfield's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?
The tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding are the same as basic University of Illinois Springfield tuition rates.
We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.
What are University of Illinois Springfield's online tuition rates for active military?
The online tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding are the same as basic University of Illinois Springfield tuition rates.
We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.
Does University of Illinois Springfield offer online degree programs?
Yes, University of Illinois Springfield offers online degree programs for bachelor’s, master’s, certificate, and doctoral degree programs.
Is University of Illinois Springfield approved for Tuition Assistance?
Yes, University of Illinois Springfield is approved for Tuition Assistance.
Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.
You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.