The Golden Opportunity Scholarship is available at Northeastern Illinois University for Illinois resident who attended an Illinois high school. This scholarship program will cover up to the full cost of tuition and fees for incoming freshmen beginning fall 2019.
Founded in 1867, Northeastern Illinois University has a rich tradition of educational innovation. It is regarded as the most diverse public comprehensive university in the Midwest. The Golden Opportunity Scholarship is dependent on that grant and on state appropriation annually.
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Who May Eligible:
To be considered for the Golden Opportunity Scholarship, a prospective student must:
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Be an Illinois resident who attended an Illinois high school
- Be admitted to Northeastern as an incoming full-time freshman enrolled in at least 15 credit hours per semester
- Have an annual adjusted gross income of $61,000 or less
- Have a minimum high school academic GPA of 3.0 and maintain a minimum Northeastern academic GPA of 2.5 for the following three years
How to Apply & Competition Rules
To apply for the scholarships, prospective students must follow these two easy steps:
- Step 1: Apply To Northeastern
- Step 2: Complete Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Fafsa)
Benefits:
- The Golden Opportunity Scholarship is offer tuition and fees for full-time freshmen who qualify and enroll at Northeastern Illinois University beginning fall 2019.
- Tuition and fee costs are covered (must register for at least 15 credit hours) for the fall and spring semesters.
Application Deadline:
The scholarship application of deadline will be closed on July 15, 2019.
