University Bursar - How can I request a credit for a refundable fee?

Instructions for each university:

Urbana-Champaign

Urbana-Champaign does not have refundable fees. For a detailed description of all fees, please visit the Urbana-Champaign Office of the Registrar.

Chicago

Students who want to opt out of the Student-to-Student and/or Sustainability fees can do so by making a request to the Office of the Registrar. For a detailed description of the fees, please visit the Tuition and Fees website.

Chicago Refundable Fee Schedule

Semester Request Period Begins Request Period Ends
Fall 2026 August 24, 2026 September 12, 2026
Spring 2027 January 11, 2027 February 7, 2027

Springfield

Refundable fees at UIS are processed by the Registrar Office of Records and Registration. Students who want to opt out of the Student-to-Student Grant Fee ($4) and Green Fee ($5) can do so by contacting the their office:

  • On-campus students must come in person to complete the waiver form. Springfield Records and Registration office hours of operation are from 8:30-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
  • Online or Peoria campus students can email the Registrar Office of Records and Registration at registrar@uis.edu with their name, UIN, and state that they are online students.

For a detailed description of the fees, please visit the Registrar Office of Records and Registration website.

Springfield Refundable Fee Schedule

Semester Request Period Begins Request Period Ends
Fall 2026 August 24, 2026 September 18, 2026
Spring 2027 January 11, 2027 February 19, 2027


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Doc ID:
90466
Owned by:
Kathy K. in University of Illinois System
Created:
2019-03-19
Updated:
2026-06-29
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