Northern Illinois University

Deacon Davis CHANCE Program

Fee Waiver

To qualify for a waiver of the undergraduate admission application fee, students must show extreme economic hardship by meeting one or more of the following categories:

  • Applicant’s family receives public assistance
  • Applicant’s total family income is at or below the maximum amounts set by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Low Standard Budget
  • Applicant resides in a foster home
  • Applicant participates in the free or reduced lunch program at the high school
  • Applicant is a ward of the state
  • Applicant qualifies for an ACT/SAT fee waiver

You must submit an Application Fee Waiver Request (PDF) .