Updates for Current NIU Students
Summer 2024 Financial Aid: For students enrolling in the summer 2024 semester, financial aid is typically awarded in May/June after you have enrolled at least half-time. Learn more about summer financial aid.
2024-25 School Year: The FAFSA form is now open for aid for the 2024-25 school year (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025). Financial aid offers will be distributed in June.
2023-24 School Year: The FAFSA form for 2023-24 school year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024) must be submitted by June 30, 2024.