Cost and Financial Aid for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at RVC
Cost Savings
By completing roughly half of their coursework through Rock Valley College (RVC), students can take advantage of the community college’s lower tuition rates while building a strong foundation for their NIU degree. The program is designed through intentional partnership and planning, with advisors and faculty from both institutions collaborating to create a precise plan of study. This helps students stay on track, avoid unnecessary coursework and complete their bachelor’s degree in a timely manner.
To estimate your NIU tuition using current rates, use our Tuition Estimator.
NIU Engineering Scholarships
Our College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) administers more than a dozen scholarships, many of them available to students earning our B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree. For a full list of CEET scholarships, as well as our online scholarship application, visit the CEET scholarship page.
Financial Aid
A range of financial aid options are available, depending on whether you enroll as a full- or part-time student. Our Financial Aid and Scholarships Office can help you determine whether grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study might be right for you.
Don't forget that some employers have tuition reimbursement programs to help their employees, or family members of employees, complete school—so be sure to inquire at your company. And if you're a veteran or service member, see you will find information on Financial Aid information available to you on our VA Education and Benefits page.
Contact Us
Bernie Luecke
NIU Rockford Outreach and Partnerships Manager
bluecke@niu.edu
815-753-8763