National Louis University

What is the cost of studying for a year at National Louis University?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, National Louis University's listed full-time undergraduate tuition was $12,420, with required fees of $825. The reported amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Together, those figures equal $13,245 in published tuition and required fees; they do not represent a complete annual living budget.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition: $12,420 for 2024-25.
• Required undergraduate fees: $825 for 2024-25.
• Reported part-time undergraduate charge: $430 per credit hour for 2024-25.
• Full-time graduate tuition: $12,928, plus $525 in required graduate fees, for 2024-25.

Students also need to budget for books, supplies, transportation, and living expenses. The amount will depend in part on where they live and how often they travel to campus; it should not be calculated by adding an assumed residence-hall bill, since NLU does not report college-operated undergraduate housing. Program-specific charges and the number of credits taken can also change an individual bill.

Published price and net price are different. Reported average net prices after grant aid range from $11,567 for students in the lowest listed family-income bracket to $17,956 for those in the highest. Those averages are not personalized aid quotes. Reported figures show that 87% of students received financial aid and 22% had student loans. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, Illinois state aid, institutional assistance, and applicable veterans' or military education benefits; the financial aid office can explain application steps and how an offer changes the amount a student must cover.

What are the work-study opportunities at National Louis University?

Federal Work-Study, where offered to an eligible National Louis University student, is a form of need-based aid earned through a job - not a grant paid automatically against tuition. Eligibility generally depends on the student's financial aid application and available funding, and an award does not by itself place a student in a position.

Students seeking part-time work should distinguish Work-Study jobs from ordinary campus employment and from internships required or recommended by a major. They should ask financial aid whether Work-Study is included in their offer and check student employment postings for hiring requirements, pay, and schedules. NLU's career services also offers job-search tools and employer connections, but those services do not guarantee employment.