Residency Information for Tuition Purposes
If you're wishing to be classified as an Illinois resident for tuition purposes, you need to appeal your nonresident status by submitting a petition for change of resident status and documenting that you've fulfilled the residency requirements as outlined in the Board of Trustees residency regulations.
| Term | Term Begin Date | Must have Permanent Residence in Illinois Established By | Application Deadline |
| Spring 2021 | 1/11/2021 | 7/11/2020 | 2/11/2021 |
| Summer 2021 | 6/14/2021 | 12/14/2020 | 7/14/2021 |
| Fall 2021 | 8/23/2021 | 2/23/2021 | 9/23/2021 |
| Spring 2022 | 1/18/2022 | 7/18/2021 | 2/18/2022 |
| Summer 2022 | 6/13/2022 | 12/13/2021 | 7/13/2022 |
| Fall 2022 | 8/22/2022 | 2/22/2022 | 9/22/2022 |
| Spring 2023 | 1/17/2023 | 7/17/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
If you are unsure whether you qualify for resident tuition under the Board of Trustees residency regulations, contact the Office of Registration and Records at 815-753-8217 or at residency@niu.edu.
Determination of Residency
Per Board of Trustees residency regulations, the university shall determine the residency status of each student for the purpose of establishing whether the student should be assessed in-state or out-of-state tuition. The decision for each student is based on the information submitted to the university at the time of application for admission.
Contact Us
Registration and RecordsWilliston Hall 214
815-753-8217
residency@niu.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
