Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL

Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: For tuition purposes, an undocumented student, then tuition is assessed as a non-resident of Illinois. If the student meets the requirements of the Acevedo Bill (IL Public Act 93-0007) which was passed in 2003, the student may qualify for in-state tuition.
Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: ONLY Illinois students can apply for state aid but are still not eligible to apply for FAFSA.
Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: 95% of our scholarships are open to undocumented students, however, they must be Illinois high school graduates.
How would their status affect their application?: It does not affect their application status, but it is used to determine resident/non-resident tuition.
Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: The University does have an office that works with providing students with resources: The Undocumented Student Resources Office but anyone in the Admissions Office can answer students" questions.
Other admissions information: Look at your state"s resources for undocumented students. Some states may be more welcoming than others and states may only have resources for the students that have graduated from high schools in those states.

Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: ONLY state aid if the student has graduated from an Illinois high school.
What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: The scholarships all have different requirements. Again, many of these scholarships may require that students be considered Illinois residents.
Other financial aid information: Private loans, savings, private scholarships, payment plans. Paying for college information for undocumented students: https://www.neiu.edu/university-life/undocumented-student-resources/students/paying-college.

How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: NEIU receives applications from undocumented students daily, and admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis (as soon as the application and transcripts are received). The undergraduate application is free at NEIU and students can apply via the Common App or at neiu.edu/apply. NEIU receives over 10,000 applications a year from different student classifications.