Types of Financial Aid
Scholarships, Grants, Loans,
Work Study…
There is definitely more than one way for you to pay for college. We encourage our students to explore every option available to them.
Costs & Financing Solutions
Tuition, Budgeting, Payment Plans, FAFSA…
Each year NIU works closely with students to help make education more affordable. Over 70% of NIU students receive financial assistance.
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Scholarships
Our scholarship finder will give you a quick survey, and then tell you which scholarships you are eligible for and how to apply for each one.
The deadline for scholarship applications is January 15th.
