Two amazing ways to help you pay — and you could qualify for both!
Can you imagine not having to pay tuition or fees? We can even help you with the cost of campus housing.
Our Huskie Pledge: No Tuition. No Fees.
For eligible students, our AIM HIGH Huskie Pledge Grant guarantees that tuition and general fee costs* will be met by grants and/or scholarships for their first year at NIU and potentially beyond.
*Tuition and fees paid per the terms and conditions of the program for qualifying students.
Our Campus Housing Grant: Up to $10,000 for campus housing.
Our AIM HIGH Campus Housing Grant awards up to $10,000 over four years ($2,500 per year) to eligible students living on campus. This is a stackable award for first-year students.
See If You Qualify
I’m an Illinois resident.
I'll be graduating from an Illinois high school during the 2024-2025 school year.
I have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
I'll be a full time (12+ credit hours) incoming, first-year student at NIU in fall 2025.
I'll meet household income eligibility requirements.
I'll submit FAFSA or Illinois Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid by NIU's priority deadline of Feb. 1, 2025.
Please note: Eligible students must meet all criteria as outlined by the state of Illinois AIM HIGH Program and other NIU eligibility requirements for each program. These awards are contingent on availability of funding. For more information on how these AIM HIGH programs work and their renewal criteria, review the Frequently Asked Questions about our Huskie Pledge Grant and our Campus Housing Grant.
Not Sure If You Qualify?
More than 90% of our undergraduates get financial help. Let us show you all your options.