Northern Illinois University

Undergraduate Admissions

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Financing Your Education

 

Estimated Costs for Planning
& Consideration

Here is a "typical" estimated annual budget for New Freshmen/New Transfers for the Fall 2009-Spring 2010 academic year.  

(Contact the Bursar's Office for current official tuition and fee schedules):

Tuition and General Fees 
$9,390
(Includes a technology surcharge.)  
(15 credit hours per semester. Out-of State tuition and Fees $16,650)  
 
Room and Board 
  $8,112
(For a double room, basic meal plan. Other meal plans available.)  

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Required Expenses
  Illinois Residents 
$17,502
  Out-of-State Residents 
$24,762
  (A flexible, revolving credit plan allows
  spreading
payments throughout each     
  semester.)
 
Estimated Additional Expenses
  Medical Insurance  
$790
  (Refundable upon proof of insurance
   coverage)
 
  Books/Supplies 
$1,400
  Transportation    
$700
  Personal/Miscellaneous
$2,508

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Total Annual Budget
  Illinois Residents 
$22,900
  Out-of-State Residents
$30,160

 

Please Note : Fees associated with the delivery of programs at regional sites vary by discipline and specific course.

Please see the Off-Campus Course Search site to determine the full cost of these programs.

Applicants to NIU seeking Student Financial Aid are encouraged to read and review Financial Aid information and application procedures at the Student Financial Aid  Office Website.

Applicants to NIU seeking Scholarship opportunities are encouraged to see Scholarship Services for application information and procedures.