Imagine not having to pay tuition costs or general fees your first year at NIU — and potentially beyond.
That’s our Huskie Pledge to you. See if you qualify:
Huskie Pledge Qualifications
I’m an Illinois resident.
I’ll be a graduate of an Illinois high school during the 2022-2023 school year.
I’ll have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
I’ll be a full-time (12 credit hours per semester) incoming first-year student at NIU in fall 2023.
Additional Requirements
- I have a parent/guardian who is an Illinois resident listed on my FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (for dependent students).
- I have family assets of $75,000 or less, as defined by the FAFSA. (Home equity and the value of retirement accounts are not considered.)
- I have a family adjusted gross income at or below $75,000. This information will be collected on the 2023-2024 FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid using the 2021 tax year.
- I meet all criteria as outlined by the state of Illinois AIM HIGH program.
Please note: This award is contingent on availability of funding. For more information on how this program works and its renewal criteria, see the Frequently Asked Questions about the Huskie Pledge Program
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*Tuition and fees paid per the terms and conditions of the program for qualifying students.