Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Have questions about financial aid and scholarships? Start here. We'll guide you through the application process and give insight on all aspects of financial aid and scholarships while attending Northern Illinois University.
- Cost of Attendance
- Financial Aid Process
- Students Rights and Responsibilities
- Award Terms and Conditions
- Financial Aid and Your Student Account
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan
- Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
- Private Loan
- NIU Law Financial Aid Step-By-Step
- Creating an FSA ID (PDF)
- 7 Easy Steps to FAFSA (PDF)
- Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA (Unavailable for 17-18 FAFSA) (PDF)
- Requesting a Tax Return Transcript from the IRS (PDF)
- Completing Entrance Counseling (PDF)
- Completing a Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan MPN (PDF)
- Completing a Direct Parent PLUS Loan (PDF)
- Accepting or Declining Your Award
Top Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a deadline for the FAFSA?
- How can I see the exact charges for my student?
- Why was I charged for student health insurance? How do I cancel this policy?
- What are the financing solutions available to me?
- When should I accept my financial aid award?
- How long will it take for submitted documents or loan applications to be processed?
- My parents just applied for the Parent PLUS Loan, when will I see it on my awards?
- What are the deadlines for merit scholarships?
Contact Us
Financial Aid and Scholarship OfficeSwen Parson Hall 245
815-753-1395
finaid@niu.edu
For scholarship-specific questions
815-753-4829scholarships@niu.edu
NIU School Code
Use NIU's School Code when completing the FAFSA.
001737
