Huskie Promise

A bold commitment to student success—before, during and beyond college.

Making Dreams a Reality

The Huskie Promise ensures that every student—regardless of background—has a clear and supported path to earn a degree and thrive. Through a powerful combination of financial aid, academic programming and student services, NIU removes barriers and opens doors to opportunity.

Image of two NIU students at graduation with other students in the cap and gowns in the background.

Supporting Student Success

NIU understands that unexpected hardships can threaten a student’s path to graduation. That’s why the Huskie Promise includes essential support systems ready to step in when students face financial or personal crises. With donor support, the Huskie Promise becomes more than a program, it becomes a promise kept—for every Huskie, every time.

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FORWARD Voices

Art, ’67, M.A. ’71, and Pat (Caracci) Guzzetta, ’69, M.S.Ed. ’71

“Once you give, you have this wonderful feeling like I’m helping someone else.” (Pat) “Giving is sharing. We always felt like, if you give, you receive just as much in return or more.” (Art)