Financial Aid
Our Commitment to an Affordable Education
We invest in you — your dreams, your impact and all the ways you may uplift the world. At NEIU, uncover a supportive community ready to foster all aspects of your success — from rigorous, hands-on instruction to affordable tuition, scholarships that reward your talents and financial aid packages that get you closer to achieving your goals.
How We Invest in You
of our students
receive some form of financial assistance, including scholarships, grants or other types of aid.
2024-25 in-state undergraduate tuition
and $22,191 for out-of-state undergraduate students. Respective graduate tuition rates are $9,299 and $17,090.
Scholarships
You consider yourself academically motivated, a take-charge leader, a change-maker or an artist with a distinctive vision. Both institutional and outside scholarships reward your achievements so far and nurture your journey forward. Explore all awards and related application requirements.
First Generation
You’re blazing a new trail for yourself and your family. TRIO awards scholarships to support your drive.
Transfer
We recognize your path and your goals and foster you every step of the way through transfer-specific scholarships, including merit, talent and opportunity awards.
Military
We acknowledge your or your loved one’s service through scholarships geared toward current military members, veterans and their families.
Contact Us
Have questions? We’re here to help you better understand the financial aid process and put together an award package that works for you. Attend one of our workshops to learn more, or contact us for additional information and resources:
Financial Aid
Phone: (773) 442-5016
Email: financial-aid@neiu.edu
Scholarships
Phone: (773) 442-4606
Email: scholarships@neiu.edu