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Financial Aid

77% of NKU Students Receive Financial Aid

 

NKU’s Office of Student Financial Assistance (OFSA) will help you understand the entire financial aid process beginning with submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We can also assist in finding resources to meet your college expenses.

Apply For Financial Aid

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.

NKU's School Code is 009275.

Explore Scholarships

Each year, NKU offers scholarships to deserving students, on the basis of merit and/or achievement.

Calculate Net Price

Get an estimate of your cost of attendance and financial aid for which you may qualify.

In The News

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The Freedom to Choose

"NKU Enables all students to take control of their higher education experience and future."

Cincinnati Enquirer

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NKU Knows the Importance of Accessibility 

"A move designed to further streamline the college admissions process and make education more accessible, Northern Kentucky University is introducing its new 3 States, 1 Rate tuition model."

The Lane Report

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NKU Students Graduate Faster, Pay Less Than Other Local Universities

"It takes graduates one year and one month [on average] to pay off the net price of a degree at NKU."

Local 12 News

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NKU's Haile College of Business Ranked Among Best Online Master's Programs in the U.S.

"NKU has been ranked 66th among the best 2025 Best Online Masters in Business Programs by U.S. News & World Report. NKU's MAcc program launched in the Spring of 2021 and has been steadily climbing the top 100 list"

Northern Kentucky Tribune