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Who's setting up NIU?
We recommend a different set of cards depending on your answer. You can change it later.
I'm the student
Your portal, LMS, email, aid, housing and health links. You own these accounts.
I'm a parent or supporter
Guest or delegate access, billing, FAFSA and family resources. Your own accounts, never your student's.
Browse every NIU portal
Just looking? These open the portal directly. Pick a role above to build a dashboard.
Student portal for NIU services.
Aid applications, awards and scholarships.
Student bills, payments, refunds and payment plans.
Information for NIU parents and families, including Shared Access.
Residence halls, contracts and room sign-up.
Dining centers, retail locations and meal plans.
Mental health support for enrolled students.
Student questions about Blackboard.
IT help with accounts, passwords and Blackboard.
Technology resources for NIU students.
State MAP grant for eligible Illinois residents, applied for through the FAFSA.
Applies to every school
Grants, Direct Loans, Parent PLUS. Student and each parent need their OWN FSA ID.
Find who services your loans. Student and Parent PLUS are separate accounts.
CSS Profile, AP scores. Only if a scholarship or program asks for it.