Financial Aid and Scholarship Office

Fall 2023 financial aid processing timeline - for students enrolling in the fall 2023 semester, we are currently in the process of determining aid for the upcoming school year. Make sure to check your MyNIU tasks in case our office is requesting any additional documentation. You will receive an email notification to your NIU email when your financial aid offer is available.
Spring 2023 financial aid - for students enrolled in the spring 2023 semester, make sure you have accepted any federal loans you need to pay your bill in your MyNIU by May 1 and completed the MPN and Loan Entrance Counseling on studentaid.gov.
Summer 2023 financial aid processing timeline - for students enrolling in the summer 2023 semester, financial aid is typically awarded in May/June after you have enrolled at least half-time.

Updates

2023-24 FAFSA is Open

The FAFSA form is available for 2023-24. Students should complete or renew their FAFSA form for each year that you will be attending college. Illinois students who are not eligible for federal financial aid should complete the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.

Student Loan Debt Relief

On Aug. 24, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a Student Debt Relief Plan that includes one-time student loan debt relief targeted to low- and middle-income families. The application is open through 12/31/23.

Learn more about the program.
You never have to pay for help with your federal student aid. Beware of scams.

NIU is within your reach.

We're committed to helping you afford a life-changing education. Our undergraduate tuition rates haven’t increased in the last five years, while we’ve added millions of dollars in new scholarships. Let us show you all your options for financial aid.

We're here to help.

We make it easy to access assistance. Our advisors will even personally guide you through the process. More than 80% of our undergraduate Huskies receive support paying for college. We can help you, too.

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Huskie Pledge

Eligible Illinois seniors who enroll at NIU next fall will pay no tuition or general fees.

Eligibility Requirements

Student Financial Advising

Our Student Financial Advising Services team can educate and advise you and your family members on: Financial aid, tuition and fees and general financial literacy.