NCE’s 2023-2024 fiscal year, illustrating how the College is following through with our commitment to the betterment of education on both a local and national level.
CERTIFICATE IN BAKING AND PASTRY & PROFESSIONAL COOKERY TUITION & FEES Effective July 2026
PER QUARTER HOUR
PER TERM (8 Quarter Hours)
PER ACADEMIC YEAR (Full-Time/3 Terms)
$560/Quarter Hour
$4,480
$13,440
Student Fee
$175
$525
Maximum Federal and State Grants*
Grant: $1,652 IL MAP Grant**: $1,344
Pell Grant: $4,946 IL MAP Grant**: $4,032
Maximum Student Loans
$4,166
$12,500
ADDITIONAL FEES
Uniform & Tool Kit (Estimate) • Baking & Pastry • Professional Cookery
$819 $690
Insurance Can be W aived with Proof of Individual Insurance
$700
Upass Optional
$130/Term
*All Federal and State aid based on eligibility. **The IL MAP Grant is only available in the Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Additional individual lab and class fees may apply.
Revised: April 2026
OUR FINANCIAL EXPERTS ARE HERE TO HELP National Louis University (NLU) is committed to making higher education affordable and ensuring you understand the funding options available to you.
LOANS Money borrowed from the government. Paid back starting six months after you graduate or are no longer enrolled
SCHOLARSHIPS Financial aid you don’t need to pay back, based on need or merit.
GRANTS Funding awarded by the federal or state government. Complete the FAFSA or IL Alt App to qualify.
MILITARY BENEFITS Special aid awarded to active duty, reserve and veteran students.
at least half-time. Not credit based.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Graduate
WORK-BASED FUNDING Tuition discounts for employees of organizations that partner with NLU.
PAYMENT PLAN
Please contact StudentFinance@nl.edu QUESTIONS?
Domestic students are eligible to make manageable monthly payments for a small fee.
assistantship, Federal Work Study or another on-campus job.
APPLY FOR AID TODAY Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You’ll need to have the following ready: • NLU School Code 001733 • Social Security Number (or A-Number for non-U.S. citizens) • Past federal income tax returns (both student and parent if student is considered a dependent)
Scan to apply for FAFSA
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