Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
At NIU, you’ll benefit from the resources of a large university while thriving in our close-knit campus community. The hands-on learning opportunities you receive will prepare you to hit the ground running in your chosen field after you graduate.
With our affordable tuition and wide range of scholarship and financial aid options, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your educational goals at NIU. Plus, for undergraduate domestic students, your tuition rate will not increase for up to nine consecutive semesters (read more about Truth-in-Tuition).
Most NIU students use financial assistance such as grants, scholarships and loans to pay for at least part of their college expenses. Please contact us if you have any questions or if you wish to discuss how financial aid can help make your NIU education a reality.
- New to financial aid? Read an introduction to financial aid.
- Learn what it costs to attend NIU.
- Apply for aid - file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid starting October 1.
- See what important dates are coming up.
- Get the latest information on our new AIM HIGH and NIU Partner scholarships for 2019.
- Questions? Check out our FAQ and how-to guides.
Summer aid packaging begins soon!
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Contact Us
Financial Aid and Scholarship OfficeSwen Parson Hall 245
815-753-1395
finaid@niu.edu
For scholarship-specific questions
scholarships@niu.eduNIU School Code
Use NIU's School Code when completing the FAFSA.
001737
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