Northeastern Illinois University offers a tuition rate guarantee for undergraduate students continually enrolled for four consecutive years. In addition, in-state tuition rates are extended to undergraduate and graduate students admitted from the neighboring states of Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin. In-state tuition is also extended to veterans (and their spouses and dependents) and students on active military duty (and their spouses and dependents).

Undocumented students meeting criteria for in-state tuition rates may complete the NEIU Affidavit form and submit it to the Admissions Office.

Domestic students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree can determine eligibility for federal and state student aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, making sure to include Northeastern Illinois University school code 001693 on the application. International students are not eligible for federal and state student aid and should not complete the FAFSA.

Research loan and scholarship opportunities and contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Offices for more information on how to finance your education.

Financial Aid Office

Enrollment Services Center
Main Campus, D Building, Room 200
(773) 442-5016
financial-aid@neiu.edu 

Scholarships Office

Enrollment Services Center
Main Campus, D Building, Room 200
(773) 442-4606
scholarships@neiu.edu

If you’re a veteran or on active military duty, you may be eligible for special benefits to help pay for college. Contact Veterans Services to find out more.

Veterans Services

Admissions, Transfer and Veterans Services Center
Main Campus, D Building, Room 130
(773) 442-4028
veterans@neiu.edu

First, activate your account in NEIUport, the University’s secure online portal, so you can have access to information, online tools, services and more. Once activated, explore the Current Student tab in NEIUport to learn how to:

• check the status of financial aid awards (if applicable).
• look up, register and pay for classes.
• look up required textbooks.
• register your vehicle for parking on campus.
• locate forms and academic resources information.
• inform the University about changes to your contact information.
• view your academic profile, your unofficial transcript and any holds on your account.
• check your end-of-semester grades.
• use the Degree Evaluation tool to model how your credits will count towards fulfilling the requirements for any undergraduate degree program at Northeastern Illinois University.

After activating your NEIUport account, you will be able to access additional University accounts, as well as Student Computing Services (SCS) computer lab workstations at all of Northeastern's locations. Use your NETID/username, along with the password you create when you activate your NEIUport account, to access the workstations and your other Northeastern online accounts.

Nmail is your University-issued email account. You will be provided with your Nmail address during the NEIUport activation process. The password you create for NEIUport will be the same password you will use to log in to your Nmail account. Official University communications will be sent to your Nmail account. You will be responsible for reading and responding to these communications, so please be sure to check your Nmail daily.

N-Safe is the system the University uses to provide students, faculty and staff with security and school closure alerts. Sign up for N-Safe and choose how you'd like for notifications to be sent to you – by email and/or text message.

Desire to Learn (D2L) is an online learning environment that houses syllabi, course materials and tools you will use for many of the courses you will take at Northeastern. D2L also enables you to communicate with the faculty members teaching your courses and your classmates. Familiarize yourself with D2L before your first day of classes.

First year students are required to take a placement test to determine your English and mathematics skill levels. Your test scores determine your eligibility for transition programs and which classes you will take during your first semester. Register for your placement test today.

If you have questions about the placement test, contact Testing Services.

You must take your placement test before you can attend Orientation. At the conclusion of your placement test, you will be prompted to select a date for your First Year Orientation. At orientation you will learn more about Northeastern, meet your Academic Advisor and register for classes. First Year Orientation is required, so register for the earliest available session to increase your chances of getting your preferred class schedule.

If you have questions about First Year Orientation, contact the Office of New Student and Transition Programs.

Although first year students aren’t required to live on our Main Campus, you can be among the first! Apply today to live in apartment-style units in our new residence hall, The Nest.

Make sure the Admissions Review and Processing Office receives your final high school transcript (with your graduation date) as soon as it’s available from your high school for smooth processing of your financial aid and registration. Your transcript should be sent to:

Northeastern Illinois University
Admissions Office
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699

To confirm whether your transcript is on file, contact the Admissions Review and Processing Office, located on the Main Campus, Building D, Room 101, at (773) 442-4000.

Northeastern Illinois University accepts many Advanaced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for credit provided the minimum score for each examination is achieved.

Advanced Placement (AP) Equivalency Guide

Students who have successfully completed Advanced Placement exams may receive college credit for this work. Please refer to the Advanced Placement Transfer Guide for Information about the subjects and minimum passing scores. The guide is available online or at the Enrollment Services center.

Please send official Advanced Placement score reports to the Admissions Office for review. A maximum of 30 credit hours may be awarded for Advanced Placement exams. This credit is included in the maximum of 64 semester hours transferable from community colleges.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

Students who successfully complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme may receive college credit for this work. Please refer to the International Baccalaureate Transfer Guide or information regarding transferable subjects and minimum passing scores. The guide is available online or at the Enrollment Services center.

Please send official IB score reports to the Admissions Office for review. A maximum of 30 credit hours may be awarded for International Baccalaureate exams. This credit is included in the maximum of 64 semester hours transferable from community colleges.

Deferring Your Admission

To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please complete the Request for Deferral of Application or Admission Form, and email it to defer-admission@neiu.edu or submit it to:

Admissions Office
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625