Truth-In-Tuition Extension

In accordance with Public Act 93-0228, Northern Illinois University provides newly enrolled Illinois residents, who are first-time degree seeking undergraduate students, a fixed tuition rate for a time period of nine continuous academic terms (view the truth-in-tuition policy (pdf)).

Students who have exhausted their fixed tuition eligibility and still have not completed their degree at the end of the 9th semester, will be subject to a tuition increase.

Extension Appeal Criteria

Northern Illinois University will consider student appeals for a ONE SEMSETER extension of the original tuition rate under certain unusual or extenuating circumstances.

The following are examples that would and would not merit a review to consider an extension:

Would merit a review for an extension:

• A specific program plan prescribed by the Center for Access-Ability Resources (CAAR).
• Significant university-initiated curricular changes to your academic degree requirements which increased the number of required hours by at least 12 semester hours.
• Having a university withdrawal granted for more than one semester for medical or military reasons.
  
  ** Note: Submitting an appeal under these circumstances does not guarantee an extension. **

Would NOT merit a review for an extension:

• A significant number of course withdrawals.
• A history of repeated courses.
• Significant hours of electives that are not relevant to your current degree program.
• Periods of non-enrollment.
• Lack of initial academic preparation.
• A change of major.

Extension Appeal Process

Undergraduate students who wish to request consideration for a one-term extension for Truth-In-Tuition must submit a written request using the
 Truth-In-Tuition Extension Form (pdf) to your major college office (see right-hand column) by the following date: