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Income Driven Repayment (IDR) Plans Update

According to the Department of Education, due to last week’s 8th Circuit Court Appeals decision, the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan has been blocked preventing new applications. Borrowers who are currently in…

Pause of Federal Financial Assistance Programs Update

The University has released the following statement on 1/28/25 regarding the pause and student financial aid. Based on this statement the pause will not impact current federal student loan disbursements and the origination…

December Update: TOP-ED Technology Selection & Evaluation

The RFP Selection Committee and the Selection Advisory Committee members are currently reviewing materials from vendors. UI COM anticipates hosting vendor demonstrations for finalists in mid-January. Additional details will be shared with UI…

November Update: TOP-ED Technology Selection & Evaluation

The RFP public bid closed on October 23rd, 2024. The University of Illinois Business and Finance is currently reviewing submitted RFP proposals and following up with vendors as needed. Once their review is…

September Update: TOP-ED Technology Selection & Evaluation

Since February, TOP-ED Executive Sponsors, with the support from Huron Consulting Group, convened representatives from across the College, UIC Information Technology Services, and UIC Office of Student System Services to develop a Request…

National Hispanic Heritage Month

2024 Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the contributions and importance of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States and those American citizens whose…