Free Test and Professional Licensure Preparation

The Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program provides comprehensive test and professional licensure preparation at no cost to NIU students through February 28, 2026.

Free Test Prep Courses

NIU is now offering all current students free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test preparation courses for career credentials and exams, including the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, NCLEX and many more.

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Select NIU from the list of universities, then create an account using your NIU student email address to access Kaplan’s expert guidance and comprehensive materials. Available course options will vary depending on degree level. After signing up for a free course, you will have one year to complete it, with the exception of some nursing programs that require completion in six months.