Northern Illinois University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $26,109 Out-of-state: $35,574 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $12,262 Out-of-state: $21,727 |
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Room and Board
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$9,784 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,400 |
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Other Expenses
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$2,663 |
| Payment Plans | Installment plan |
Northern Illinois University Applying For Financial Aid
| finaid@niu.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001737 |
Free |
Northern Illinois University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 2,084 (91.0%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,766 (84.7%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,758 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 162 (9.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 65% |
| Average Award | $13,947 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 1,708 (97.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,519 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,531 (87.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,752 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 111 (6.3%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 352 (15.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,512 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 11,615 (84.3%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 10,142 (87.3%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 10,038 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 685 (6.8%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 59% |
| Average Award | $12,366 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 8,414 (83.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,955 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 9,237 (92.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,653 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 260 (2.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,242 (9.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,207 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
78% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$34,714 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
11.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
1.0% |
Northern Illinois University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership, Memberships |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans, Veterans’ Children |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$2,644 |