Financial Aid Workshops and Appointments

Let us help you complete your FAFSA, MAP Alternative Application (RISE), the Verification Process or answer any Student Finance or financial aid questions!

Student Finance is here to assist you virtually with all things student account and financial aid related including questions about your student account, completing or making changes to your financial aid application (FAFSA), completing or making changes to your State of Illinois MAP Alternative application (RISE), and completing the verification process.

Workshops

Our FAFSA workshop schedule is below. Please RSVP (at least one hour before the start of a workshop) if you wish to attend a virtual workshop by signing up here:

Sign Up Here

NLU Financial Aid Workshops

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

• Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Virtual
• Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Virtual
• Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Virtual
• Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Virtual
• Friday, July 31, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | In-Person – Chicago Campus (Lab 4036)
• Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Virtual
• Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Virtual

Check back for more times in future.

What You Should Bring

Be prepared, bring your documents, and get the support you need to complete your FAFSA, RISE Alternative Application, verification issues, and/or anything else student-finance-related. Whether you have your taxes completed or not, you should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible using estimated tax information. You can update your FAFSA with actual tax information once you file your taxes. We look forward to helping you secure financial aid for the upcoming school year!

• • 2024 Tax Information to use as an estimate if you don't have your 2024 Taxes yet;
    2024 Taxes (if completing the 2026-2027 FAFSA);
  • W-2 Information (or last 2024 pay stub(s) if you do not have 2024 taxes filed yet);
  • FSA ID Information for Yourself and Your Parents

Why Attend?

• Expert Assistance: Get one-on-one help from financial aid experts.
• Avoid Mistakes: Ensure your FAFSA is filled out correctly.
• Maximize Aid: Increase your chances of receiving the maximum financial aid available.
  
  

On-Campus Locations and Times: (see virtual workshops)

APPOINTMENTS
Students should schedule an appointment within the Navigate app.

Resources:

• How to download the Navigate app: https://nl.edu/student-services/academic-advising-and-success-coaching/navigate-student/ 
• Navigate app support and resources: https://nl.edu/student-services/academic-advising-and-success-coaching/navigate-student/support-and-resources/ 

Prospective students or those who have not yet registered for their first term at NLU should email studentfinance@nl.edu to schedule an appointment OR attend one of our workshops (link above). Please include the following in your email:

1. First and last name
2. NLU student ID number if you have one (You should have one if you have been admitted)
3. Telephone number
4. Whether you will be an undergraduate or a graduate
5. The name of your program
6. Whether you are transferring to NLU from another college