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Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions

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Where can I find information on financial aid resources that are available to help assist with educational costs?

You can find information about federal and state grants, work study positions and loan programs here.

 How do I apply for financial aid?

The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and add the National Louis University Federal school code: 001733.  This application can be completed online at www.fafsa.gov.  Students should complete the FAFSA as early as possible when it becomes available in October of their Senior year so they can be considered for all available resources.

When completing the FAFSA both the student and the parents will need to enter their personal information.  Documents needed to complete the FAFSA include the following:

  • Social Security Number
  • Your and your parent's FSA ID number to sign the FAFSA electronically
  • Alien Registration Number (if not a U.S. citizen)
  • Driver's License Number
  • Your W-2 Forms if you worked
  • Your Federal Income Tax Return if you filed
  • Your parents’ W2 Forms, Federal Income Tax Return, untaxed benefits records such as Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, welfare, or veterans’ benefits records, and Business and investments information

The Student Finance Office can assist you with any questions you may have about completing the FAFSA.

Can I complete the FAFSA if my parents are undocumented?

Yes, only the student needs to have a social security number (SSN) in order to complete the FAFSA.  If your parents do not have social security numbers they should enter all zeros for the SSN. The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) should not be entered in place of the social security number on the FAFSA.

When will I receive a financial aid award letter?

You will receive a financial aid award letter after receipt of your FAFSA and all required docents (includes completion of verification, if selected). Your award letter will include information on the federal and state grants you are eligible to receive and the student loans you are eligible to borrow. If you are eligible for student loans, a loan acceptance form will be included with your award letter. In addition, if you borrow a student loan, you many need to complete a Federal Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Loan Counsleing online at studentloans.gov.

What if I am selected for verification?

The Department of Education (ED) randomly selects approximately one-third of all applicants for a process called verification. After receiving your FAFSA data, if you are selected for verification you will be required to send additional information. We will contact you to let you know what required documents you must submit in order to complete verification. Verification must be completed before we can award you financial aid.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

If you have questions about financial aid eligibility, completing the FAFSA or available resources please contact the Student Finance Office via email at D214@nl.edu.  

Locations

  • CHICAGO DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

    NLU’s Chicago campus on South Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops.

    122 S. Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60603
    (888) 658.8632
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  • ELGIN

    Conveniently located in a fast-growing business district off I-90 and Route 31, NLU Elgin features 10 classrooms with high-tech media equipment; a computer lab with high-speed Internet access; two conference rooms; and comfortable student lounges. Parking is free at this recently remodeled and upgraded teaching site, which now includes wireless Internet access.

    620 Tollgate Road
    Elgin, IL 60123
    (888) 658.8632
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  • NORTH SHORE

    Opened in the summer of 2006, NLU North Shore at Skokie is a state-of-the-art modern campus located just off the Edens Expressway near the Old Orchard Shopping Center. The campus includes 44 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a walk-in lab in the library; six conference rooms; a public café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; and multiple, comfortable student lounge areas.

    5202 Old Orchard Road
    Skokie, IL 60077
    (888) 658.8632
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  • LISLE

    Located just minutes from the East-West Tollway (I-88), NLU Lisle features 42 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a separate walk-in lab in the library; a café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; conference rooms; and six comfortable student lounge areas with wireless access.

    850 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
    (888) 658.8632
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  • WHEELING

    Located in one of Chicago's major northwest suburbs, the newly renovated NLU Wheeling includes 20 classrooms with high-tech media equipment, four conference rooms, four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, large student lounge areas with wireless capabilities and interactive video capabilities, and an extensive research library. The site also houses the university library research collection.

    1000 Capitol Drive
    Wheeling, IL 60090
    (888) 658.8632
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  • FLORIDA (TAMPA)

    Established in 1988 and located in one of Tampa's major business districts, NLU's Florida Regional Center serves students in 13 counties in central Florida. In addition to its classrooms, the National Louis University Tampa Regional Center features a computer lab, student lounges, and conference room.

    5110 Sunforest Drive, Suite 102
    Tampa, FL 33634
    (800) 366.6581
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