You should apply for financial aid as soon as you file your Federal Tax Returns each year. The best and earliest time to do this is in January and February. NIU has a priority date of March 1. This means that for those students who apply by March 1, they will get their aid processed first. Typically, students can apply for financial aid throughout the academic year until July.
Some funds run out quickly, so it is important to apply as early as possible.
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