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College of Business Huskies Finish
Helping Students Overcome Financial Hardships

Supporting Huskies When They Need It Most

Each year, dozens of enrolled business students face unexpected financial challenges that put their education at risk. The Huskies Finish Fund was created to provide immediate financial assistance to full-time College of Business students experiencing hardships such as job loss, food insecurity, medical emergencies, or homelessness. Your support ensures that these students can stay on track toward graduation.

 

Why Your Support Matters

Your gift to the Huskies Finish Fund provides critical aid when scholarships and financial assistance are unavailable.

With your contribution, we can:
Help students pay tuition and fees, allowing them to stay enrolled and continue progressing toward their degree.
Provide course materials, including textbooks and required learning tools.
Offer emergency financial relief for rent, food, medical bills and other essential needs.
Reduce financial holds, enabling students to register for courses and complete their studies.


Funding Priorities

Your generosity directly supports students who:

✔  Have demonstrated academic progress

✔  Are facing an unanticipated financial hardship

✔  Are in good academic standing and closer to graduation, ensuring they can cross the finish line.

Work with NIU financial counseling to develop a plan for future financial stability. 

 

A Legacy of Giving

A portion of the Huskies Finish Fund has been made possible through the generosity of the College of Business Executive Board of Advisors and other donors.

Your support continues this tradition of helping students achieve their dreams despite financial obstacles.

 

Make an Impact Today

A one-time pledge of $2,500 or more can make an immediate difference in a student's ability to stay in school and graduate. Join us in championing our Huskies as they work toward their future.

 

Leaderboard
College Total Dollars Raised
Show your Huskie pride! The below leaderboard totals the amount raised for each of NIU's seven academic colleges during Huskies United.
Rank College Total Dollars Raised Raised
1 College of Business $212,642.33
2 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $170,223.40
3 College of Law $91,784.00
4 College of Engineering & Engineering Technology $64,505.75
5 College of Health and Human Sciences $50,205.00
Ended
$200,000
Huskies United Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 2,000 total gifts to any area are made during Huskies United, a $200,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
Completed
$100,000
Huskies United Leadership Donor Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 50 Leadership Society level gifts of $1,000 or more are made during Huskies United, a $100,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
College Total Gifts
Show your college pride! The below leaderboard shows the total gifts for each of NIU's seven academic colleges during Huskies United.
Rank College Total Gifts Gifts
1 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 440
2 College of Business 261
3 College of Law 155
4 College of Education 151
5 College of Health and Human Sciences 77
Ended
2
Match
Huskies United Northern Fund Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to an additional $100,000 that will be unlocked to support the Northern Fund and Huskie United totals.
$100,000 MATCHED
Completed
$25,000
Huskie Finish Challenge
The COB Executive Board of Advisors have issued a challenge to encourage others to support the Huskies Finish Fund. A $25,000 gift has been made. An additional gift of $25,000 will be unlocked after 25 gifts have been received to the fund.
Completed
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Or you can contact us at northernfund@niu.edu.