The FAFSA is available on the Internet in January. If possible, complete on-line as soon as possible. The earlier these forms are submitted, the fewer problems you will have later when you start classes in the fall.
Absolutely. The financial aid applications are accepted until the end of the academic year. The March lst deadline is a priority deadline. If you get your information in after this date, your loan may not be in as of the start of classes, but soon thereafter. If for some reason your loans are not in, the Bursar's Office may waive the finance charges, depending on what was holding up the process. If you have any questions about processing and timing, contact the NIU Office of Admission & Financial Aid. For the Financial Aid Application form, go to www.fa.niu.edu.
International students can be considered for scholarships toward their first year of law school, but most of the scholarships are awarded to U.S. citizens. International students are normally not eligible to receive loans. However, there are private loans available to international students who have been in the US over three years and who have a three-year history of good credit. International students can be considered for Research Assistantships after successful completion of their first year of law school.
To help you determine the cost of attending NIU College of Law, a budget sheet listing tuition, fees, and other estimated expenses is available.