Scholarship Calculator

Northern Illinois University offers a variety of scholarships to admitted, incoming freshman students based upon their academic credentials. Complete all fields in the form below to calculate your estimated award amount.



High School GPA
(On 4.0 scale)


ACT Composite Score
- or -

SAT Critical Reading
(taken April 2016 or later)

- and - SAT Math
(April 2016 or later)


To receive full consideration for scholarships, students must apply to NIU and submit all official documents by December 1 for fall admission, and October 1 for spring admission. After the priority deadline, scholarships will be awarded to admitted students on a rolling basis if funds remain available.

NIU School Code

Use NIU's School Code when completing the FAFSA.

001737

Contact Us

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Swen Parson Hall 245
815-753-1395
finaid@niu.edu

For scholarship-specific questions

scholarships@niu.edu

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