College Financing Plan - Shopping Sheet

Northern Illinois university is committed to providing the College Financing Plan (Shopping Sheet) to all prospective veterans and service members. This personalized Shopping Sheet contains standardized information describing the cost of attendance and the federal and state financial aid available.

About the College Financing Plan

The College Financing Plan (Shopping Sheet) is a consumer tool the University uses to notify students, who file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are using Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits, about their financial aid packages.  It is a standardized form designed to help students who have applied to multiple institutions make informed decisions about funding their education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the College Financing Plan and the financial aid offer letter?

NIU makes every effort to provide each financial aid recipient with an offer letter that is clear and complete. Since colleges and universities use many different formats for their offer letters, students may find it difficult to compare the financial aid offers from various schools. The College Financing Plan is a standardized form used by schools that have agreed to comply with the VA’s Principles of Excellence.

The Principles are designed to help ensure that students can make good educational and financial decisions using a clear, comparative tool that evaluates various financial aid offers. The college financing plan generates figures that are estimates only and all tuition rates and fees are subject to change without notice.

Where can I view my College Financing Plan?

Your College Financing Plan will be available through MyNIU prior to the start of the semester. You can navigate to the Financial Aid tile and view the College Financing Plan under Awards.

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Peters Campus Life Building 160
DeKalb, IL 60115

815-753-0691
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