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NEIU Student Union Position

• The Student Union at NEIU is searching for the following position: Specialist for Student Union Marketing and Programs.

• Students that are currently enrolled in a Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling or Related academic programs can apply for this position.

• For more information click the below links:
  Doc: Specialist for SU Marketing & Programs
  Contact: Felicia Keelen - Director of the Student Union
  Email: F-Keelen@neiu.edu
  Phone: 773 442-6099.
  Fax: 773 442-6082.
  Website: www.neiu.edu/~sudept.

• The Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois Program (DFI). African, Native or Asian Americans, or Hispanics with three years' residency in Illinois are eligible to apply. The recipient must pursue and accept a position at an Illinois post-secondary educational institution, Illinois higher education governing board, or an education-related position at a state agency or repay 20% of their cumulative award amount. Applicants must be nominated by their home institutions. For information contact Ada I. Umeh at 773 442-6008 or email Diane O'Cherony.
  The state contact is Jane Meuth, DFI, Woody Hall, C-224, Carbondale, IL 62901; (618) 453-4558. URL: www.dfi.siu.edu or for application downloads www.dfi.siu.edu/applications.html

• Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver
  Undergraduate and Graduate. The Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program encourages current teachers and academically talented students to pursue careers in any area of special education as a public, private or parochial elementary or secondary school teacher in Illinois. Recipients are exempt from paying tuition and fees at an eligible institution for up to four calendar years. Repayment to state is necessary if teaching career is not pursued. Click here for more information and application or contact ISAC, 1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-5209, (847) 948-8500.
  

• Illinois General Assembly Scholarship
  Undergraduate and Graduate. Illinois law provides for each state legislator to annually award a 4-year scholarship to the University of Illinois and a 4-year scholarship to any other state-supported university (including NEIU). These scholarships can be divided into four 1-year scholarships if the legislator wishes to do so. Students wishing to apply for the General Assembly Scholarship must contact their State Senator and State Representative for information on the application process. To determine the name and phone number of your legislators, contact your County Clerk's Election office. The State of Illinois website has a Directory of County Officials, or you can find your County Clerk in your local phone book.

• Illinois Veterans Grant
  Undergraduate and graduate. Veterans must complete appropriate application form and furnish one copy of their official separation form DD-214 which demonstrates: 1) Illinois residency until at least 6 months prior to induction. 2) served on active duty in the Armed Forces for at least one year at any time since 1940; and 3) returned to Illinois within 6 months after discharge. Payment of tuition and some fees at any state university. Students may enroll full or part-time. Click here for more information and application or contact NEIU's Financial Aid Office or ISAC, 1755 Lake Cook Rd., 60015-5209, (847) 948-8500. http://www.isac1.org/ilaid/ivggp.html

• Illinois National Guard/Naval Militia Members of the Illinois National Guard are eligible to receive a grant for payment of tuition and certain fees for either undergraduate or graduate study at Illinois public colleges, universities and community colleges. Recipients may use their awards for 8 semesters or 12 quarters (or the equivalent). Enlisted member who has served at least one year in the Illinois National Guard or Naval Militia. Students may enroll full or part-time. Click here for more information and application or contact ISAC, 1755 Lake Cook Rd., 60015-5209, (847) 948-8500. http://www.isac1.org/ilaid/inggp.html

• Illinois Dependents of POW's and MIA's Scholarship
  Undergraduate and graduate. Students who are dependents (spouse and/or children) of Illinois residents, officially declared prisoners of war, missing-in-action, killed, or 100 percent disabled since January 1, 1960. Contact Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs at 217-782-3564.

• Illinois ROTC Scholarships Undergraduate and graduate. Based on merit. Covers tuition and some fees up to four years. No repayment obligation. Contact U.S. Army ROTC; University of Illinois at Chicago (312) 996-3451.

Other Selective Fellowships and Scholarships

• Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provide stipends of $20,000 per year plus half the tuition costs for up to two years of graduate study in the U.S. To be eligible, a student must hold a Green Card, or be a naturalized U.S. citizen, or be the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. (A Green Card holder must have had more than one year of IRS filings.) The applicant must either hold a bachelor's degree or be a college senior, and must be at least 20 and not more than 30 years old. There are no restrictions as to field of study. For more information, contact: Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, 400 West 59th Street, New York, NY 10019; (212) 547-6926. Fax: (212) 548-4623. URL: www.pdsoros.org. E-mail: pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org.

• Business and Professional Women's Foundation (BPW) Career Advancement Scholarships provide a stipend of $500-$2,000 to older or mid-life women seeking the education necessary for reentry or advancement within the workplace. Women must be 25 years of age or older and U. S. citizens; all fields of study are eligible. Applications are available January 1-April 1. For more information, contact: Business and Professional Women's Foundation, Attention: Scholarships, 2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 293-1200, extension 169. URL: www.bpwusa.org.

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund - College Scholarship Program The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded in 1975 to help Hispanic-American college students complete their education. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis for community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Awards generally range from $1000 to $3,000.
  Eligibility Requirements
  • Be of Hispanic heritage (one parent fully Hispanic or each parent half Hispanic)
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal Permanent Resident (with permanent resident card)
  • Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (or 3.7 on a 5 point scale)
  • Have earned at least 12 undergraduate units in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
  • Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. college or university full-time (24 undergraduate/12 graduate units per year)
  Selection
  Applications are evaluated on the following criteria:
  • Academic Achievement (including GPA, and past academic performance)
  • Letter of Recommendation (from college professor/advisor on official school letterhead)
  • Personal Statement (writing skills, personal strengths & goals, professionalism, community involvement, and other qualities.)
  • Financial Need (for educational purposes)
  • The selection criteria may also vary according to donor requirements
  Application is available at www.hsf.net or at NEIU's Financial Aid Office

Student Loan Programs

• Federal Perkins Loan
  Undergraduate and graduate students. Must be enrolled full or half-time in a degree program. Must show need. Amounts vary. Long-term repayment at 5% interest. Cancellation of debt under certain specific conditions. Must complete FAFSA. Contact NEIU's Financial Aid Office.

• Federal Family Educational Loans (FFEL) Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Undergraduate and graduate students. Must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident of U.S. Amounts vary. Must show need to qualify for subsidized loan. Funds are lent to students from banks, credit unions and other approved lenders. Long-term repayment. Interest rate varies every July 1st; not to exceed 8.25%. Must complete FAFSA. Contact NEIU's Financial Aid Office.

• Emergency Loan Fund (Northeastern)
  Undergraduate and graduate students. Must have emergency need and a validated bill for the current term. Maximum $150. Thirty-day repayment, no interest. Contact NEIU's Financial Aid Office or Student Loan Department (773-442-5175).

Student Employment

• Student Aide Employment Undergraduate and graduate students. All students enrolled for 6 hours or more are eligible to apply for part-time on-campus employment Contact NEIU's Student Employment Office.

• Federal Work Study Undergraduate and graduate. Enrolled full or part-time. Eligibility of students is determined by approved needs-analysis methods. Must be enrolled in a degree program. Must complete FAFSA. Contact NEIU's Student Employment Office.

Need-based Grant

• NEIU Graduate Need-based Tuition Waiver
  Graduate students. Must show need. Must be enrolled for nine credit hours. Pays tuition only. No repayment obligation. Must complete FAFSA. For further information email Miriam Ocasio-Collazo.

Search For Funding On-line

• www.finaid.org
  An excellent Web site, helps students locate sources of financial aid.

• www.library.uiuc.edu/iris/
  IRIS (the Illinois Researcher Information Service), a database with information on fellowship programs.

• www.fastaid.com
  Searchable database of scholarship and fellowship opportunities.

• www.fastweb.com
  Online database (400,000 records) and e-mail notification service.

• www.gocollege.com
  Large database of funding opportunities.

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