This NIU Planning and Cost Estimator was designed for estimating tuition costs, mandatory fees, housing, and other costs assessed by Northern Illinois University for fall 2022 and spring 2023. Note: These estimates only represent eligible charges and credits that are billed through the Office of the Bursar.
Disclaimer
These calculations should not be considered your official guaranteed costs at NIU. Official tuition and fees are those billed and reported on your MyNIU account by the Office of the Bursar and are subject to change. See Fees and Common Charges for more information.
Regional Course Charges
Regional Course Charges in this estimator are estimated for undergraduate (non-Nursing) students only. Regional Course Charges for students in nursing programs are $100 per credit hour.
Truth-In-Tuition
Truth-In-Tuition is for Illinois residents enrolling for the first time at NIU as degree-seeking undergraduates. Students will be charged a fixed tuition rate for four continuous years beginning with their initial enrollment.
Effective fall 2018, NIU extends the Truth-in-Tuition policy to all first-time, degree-seeking undergraduate out-of-state U.S. citizens and permanent resident students that graduated from a U.S. high school.
All in-state, non degree-seeking students and post-baccalaureate students will be charged the most current tuition rate regardless of when they were initially enrolled at the university.
Undergraduate and graduate students may be charged material fees per course for materials specific to the course of study. Students average about $50 – $100 per term but have the potential of being assessed at a higher amount depending on their academic program or courses.
Books
To be eligible to charge books on your student Bursar account, students MUST be receiving financial aid for the term. Students can only charge up to $700 per fall/spring term on their account. Bookstore charges added to your student account will appear on your next monthly account statement or MyNIU account.
Other Fees
Other fees represent charges that are not assessed to every student. They include estimates for travel and other personal expenses.
Students who will be living in the Residence Halls for an upcoming semester may open a Huskie Bucks account through Housing and Residential Services and charge the money to their Bursar Account. Huskie Bucks can be used to purchase food at on & off campus dining locations and select restaurants in the area. Huskie Bucks are the only way to do laundry in the residence halls. They can be used for printing/copying at NIU labs and much more. Dollars not used by the end of the semester will roll over.
For any general questions regarding Huskie Bucks, visit OneCard ID Services.
Summary of Estimated Costs for 2022-2023
DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind that these calculations should not be considered your official guaranteed costs at NIU. Official tuition and fees are those billed and reported on your MyNIU account by the Office of the Bursar and are subject to change.
Residency:
Educational Level:
Participate in 100% online program:
Major:
Major/Certificate:
College:
Degree Program/Certificate:
Degree Program/Certificate:
Truth-In-Tuition
Initial Term at NIU: Last Truth-In-Tuition Term: If necessary, additional 3 term rate available through:
Tuition, General Fees and Expenses
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Tuition for 0 Course Hours
0.00
0.00
General Fee
0.00
0.00
Academic Program Enhancement Fee
0.00
0.00
Student Medical Insurance
0.00
0.00
Outreach Delivery Fees
0.00
0.00
Regional Course Charges
0.00
0.00
Law Term Material Fee
0.00
0.00
Course Material Fees
0.00
0.00
Books
0.00
0.00
Other Fees
0.00
0.00
Subtotal:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Room and Board
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Selected Residence Hall
0.00
0.00
Residence Hall Surcharge
0.00
0.00
ResNet Access & Support
0.00
0.00
Residential Huskie Bucks
0.00
0.00
Meal Plan Upgrade
0.00
0.00
Subtotal:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Total Cost Estimated:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Less Financial Aid
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
Subtotal:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Term Total Due:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Yearly Total Due:
$ 0.00
Optional Huskie Installment Plan (HIP)
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
HIP Installment 1
0.00
0.00
HIP Installment 2
0.00
0.00
HIP Installment 3
0.00
0.00
HIP Installment 4
0.00
0.00
Please Note: The non-refundable $50 HIP Participation Fee is divided equally within the installment estimates.