Spring 2026 Aid Disbursement |
- Spring disbursements began on January 3rd for students registered in at least 5 credit hours.
- The spring bill is due February 28th.
- Our office will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
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Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA to receive aid for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year.
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Spotlight On: M4 Student Loan Repayment Strategies Live Webinar |
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COM OSFA will host a live webinar on student loan repayment strategies presented by Jonathan Chancellor, Education Debt Management Specialist at the AAMC. Everything you need to know about student loan repayment, loan forgiveness and budgeting as a Resident will be discussed during this session. It is strongly recommended that all M4 student loan borrowers attend.
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Chicago Campus: The webinar will be viewed as a group during your respective TTR course.
February 9th at 2:15 PM in Room 220 CMW | Zoom
February 23rd at 2:15 PM in Room 220 CMW | Zoom
March 9th at 2:15 PM in Room 220 CMW | Zoom
Rockford Campus:
March 6th at 2:00 PM | Zoom
Peoria Campus:
March 9th at 1:00 PM | Zoom
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Scholarship and Professional Development Opportunities |
Deadline: Application is now open. Only the first 300 completed applications will be considered!
Available to current M3 students participating in the 2027 match cycle and set to graduate in May 2027. Students must be a U.S. citizen in good academic standing who identify as underrepresented in medicine (Native/Indigenous, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino). Students agree to participate in ElevateMeD Programs including but not limited to: Mentoring, Financial Management Education, Leadership Literacy, and the annual Scholars Summit.
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Deadline: January 16, 2026
Available to current M2 & M3 students intending to practice medicine in Southern California. Students must demonstrate a commitment to advancing culturally and/or linguistically responsive care or diversity through community service work, clinical volunteering, or applicable research.
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Deadline: January 25, 2026
Available to students with a demonstrated interest in arts and letters or other cultural pursuits outside the field of medicine. Applicants must be academically ranked in the upper half of their class and are interested in neurology, psychiatry, or general practice. Internal application for nomination is available via the UIC SnAP scholarship portal. One UI COM student will be nominated to apply for this scholarship, based on the preliminary application submitted in SnAP.
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Deadline: January 31, 2026
Available to current M3 students set to graduate in May 2027. The scholarship seeks to support medical students who have demonstrated a strong career interest in Latino/a/x Health and Primary Care.
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Upcoming Webinars and Events
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Federal Student Loans and Repayment Plans: Key Updates Amid Ongoing Policy Changes |
This webinar will highlight the latest information emerging from the Department of Education’s negotiated rulemaking process and examine how forthcoming regulations may affect current and prospective medical students and residents. Key topics include updates to federal student loan programs, treatment of legacy provisions, new borrowing limits and repayment options as well as when these regulations will take effect.
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Home Financing for Medical Students and Residents |
This webinar, presented by Matt Tobel of Huntington National Bank, explains best home financing practices for graduating medical students and residents. He will also highlight the proper steps to take when applying for a loan and questions to ask loan officers. Register for this exciting and interactive webinar now!
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Stagger loan refunds: Divide your loan refund by the months it needs to last (fall 4.5, spring 4.5, summer 3), then subtract a little extra to build a savings cushion to cover unexpected gaps between disbursements. By doing this, you are ensuring you have enough funds to last until the end of each semester.
If you are anticipating refunds to assist with rental payments, discuss disbursement timelines with your landlord to make them aware of potential delays in payments for the first month of each semester.
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What is the name of the standard form for federal student aid in the U.S.?
Submit your answer to medicinefinaid@uic.edu for a chance to win UIC swag! Students must be registered for the current term to win.
Previous Question
What percentage of Americans claim they regifted, or considered regifting, a holiday present?
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The Financial Aid and Debt Management team is here to support students in any way possible. Join our Slack channel (#announcements-financialaid) for the latest updates. Please do not hesitate to contact us at medicinefinaid@uic.edu for assistance!
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