How-to Guides

Questions? Our how-to guides will help you navigate the financial aid process.

Financial Aid Guide
- Financial Aid Guide - accessible Microsoft Word version
Guide to creating a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) - With a SSN
Guide to creating a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) - Without a SSN
FAFSA
Request a Tax Return Transcript from the IRS Online (PDF)
Request a Tax Return Transcript from the IRS Mail (PDF)
Requesting a Tax Return Transcript via fax or mail from the IRS (PDF)
Requesting a Verification of Non-Filer from the IRS (PDF)
Requesting a Wage and Income Transcript from the IRS (PDF)
Complete Entrance Counseling (PDF)
Complete a Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan MPN (PDF)
Complete a Direct Parent PLUS Loan (PDF)
Complete a Parent Plus Loan MPN (PDF)
Complete a Direct Grad PLUS Loan Application (PDF)
Complete a Grad PLUS Loan MPN (PDF)
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How to accept financial aid awards.

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NIU School Code

Use NIU's School Code when completing the FAFSA.

001737

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finaid@niu.edu

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