Cooperative education means working and attending classes during alternating terms. When the student is working, there is no financial aid available unless the student is registered for classes and is paying tuition and fees. This includes regular classes as well as internships, independent study, and distance education.
During the term that the cooperative education student is working, Records and Registration's records will show that the student is enrolled full-time for enrollment verification, student loan deferments and coverage by a parent’s health insurance program.
For more information, e-mail finaid@niu.edu or call (815)753-1395.