DeKALB — Transgender and undocumented students who are Illinois residents are now eligible to apply for scholarships, grants, awards, free room and board and other kinds of financial assistance from the state.The Retention of Illinois Students and Equity...

The Student Association Senate has announced its support of the RISE Act, which will provide an amazing opportunity to students who aren’t able to support themselves throughout college, including undocumented immigrants.Students who are unable to receive...

DeKalb | Freshmen biology major Daphne Voorhis has been selected as the Supportive Professional Staff Council scholarship recipient for the 2016-17 academic year.The scholarship awards $1,000 to a full-time, degree-seeking NIU student who is a child or...

Students are underutilizing scholarship opportunities and need to take advantage of financial aid since it may be diminished due to budget cuts.NIU President Doug Baker said more than 4,000 students who rely on financial aid could be negatively affected...

The 2014-15 Forward, Together Forward Scholarship is now accepting applications.The scholarship is in honor of the five students who died in the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting.Applicants for the scholarship must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, have successfully...

Six musicians between the ages of 12 and 16 will perform at the annual Honors Recital on Saturday. The six will receive a $250 talent scholarship from the NIU Community School of the Arts. This scholarship was established in 1996. The money for the awards...