Northern Illinois University

Financial Aid

Where do I mail my forms once they are completed?

  • Mail the FAFSA to the address on the envelope provided with the form.
  • If you completed the FAFSA on-line make sure to follow the directions for creating a signature by using a "PIN" or mailing the signature page.
  • If required documentation is requested by our office mail the information to:

    Northern Illinois University
    Student Financial Aid Office
    DeKalb, IL 60115

Where do I mail my scholarship checks once I receive them?

  • Make sure before you mail your check to sign it if the check is made payable to you and NIU. .
  • You should include a copy of the scholarship letter you received, or make sure that you include your name and student Z-ID so we can apply the check amount to the correct student.
  • Send your scholarship checks to:

Northern Illinois University
Student Financial Aid Office
Attn: Scholarships
Swen Parson 245
DeKalb, IL 60115


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