Many financial resources are available to you on and off campus, including the NIU Student Emergency Fund (SEF). The SEF provides financial assistance to students facing emergencies on a limited case-by-case basis. For more information, please email Jeff Salmon at jsalmon1@niu.edu.
We are now accepting applications for the spring 2024 Transportation Grant. This grant is open to currently enrolled students where the course requires transportation to a clinical, internships or student teaching opportunity. If you have reached the federal financial aid cost of attendance limit, you are not eligible to receive this additional assistance. Eligibility will be verified by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Financial Aid and Advising
NIU's Office of Student Financial Advising Services advises students and families on a range of financial topics such as understanding your financial aid and student account, how to identify additional sources of funding, and financial literacy subjects such as budgeting and credit cards.
The FAFSA includes information about parents/guardians. If you're not living with your parents/guardians and/or you're experiencing housing insecurity, you may be asked to provide additional documentation. Get help answering the FAFSA question about student homelessness.
State Government Programs
Post-secondary Education Services provides resources, mentoring and financial assistance to current and former youth in care seeking their post-secondary path.