It's a Golden Opportunity Scholarship!
The Golden Opportunity Scholarship is Northeastern Illinois University’s version of the Illinois AIM HIGH scholarship program for newly admitted freshmen and transfer students. Eligible students will see the award in their admissions and student portals as long as funds are available. The scholarship is renewable up to four years for newly admitted freshmen and up to two years for newly admitted transfer students!
Golden Opportunity Scholarship Criteria
To be considered for the Golden Opportunity Scholarship, a prospective student must:
- submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or State Alternative Application (RISE Act);
- have not yet received a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of 135 semester credit hours;
- not be incarcerated;
- be an Illinois resident who graduated from an Illinois high school;
- be admitted to Northeastern as an incoming, first-time, full-time freshman or transfer student;
- be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester;
- have an annual household income less than eight times the poverty guideline;
- have a minimum high school or transfer academic GPA of 3.0 and maintain a minimum Northeastern academic GPA of 3.0 for the period of eligibility (four years for freshmen, two years for transfer); and
- meet Minimum Standards of Academic Progress for the period of eligibility.
Read the Frequently Asked Questions about the Golden Opportunity Scholarship.
Apply for the Golden Opportunity Scholarship
To apply for the Scholarship, prospective students must follow these two easy steps:
STEP 1: APPLY TO NORTHEASTERN
It’s so easy — apply online! Learn about our admission requirements, our programs and how to schedule a visit.
STEP 2: COMPLETE YOUR FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
Be sure to include Northeastern’s school code 001693 on your FAFSA application.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Whether or not you qualify for the Golden Opportunity Scholarship, Northeastern offers a range of scholarships to offset the cost of tuition, fees and other expenses associated with attending college. Scholarship criteria, applications, deadlines and award amounts vary per scholarship. Take a look and see which scholarships are a match for you!
Learn More About Our Scholarships
Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid, Scholarships and Student Employment at (773) 442-5016, financial-aid@neiu.edu or scholarships@neiu.edu.