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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The financial aid office is located in Swen Parson Hall Room 245. Opinion Columnist Alyssa Aarvig argues that students should get ahead on their finances and establish personal financial awareness. (Northern Star File Photo)

Opinion: Students should get ahead of finances ASAP

By Alyssa Aarvig, Opinion Columnist | September 18, 2025

Although planning and preparation are always good practices, this year I believe they should be considered especially necessary. Establishing personal financial awareness is the first step, and there are multiple resources dedicated to helping students...

Point/Counterpoint: FASFA submission date change

By Perspective Staff | August 29, 2016

Counterpoint:Kara MercerColumnistFree Application for Federal Student Aid could have kept the Jan. 1 acceptance date while still allowing the previous year’s tax information. This would allow students to get through a full semester before having to...

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