National Louis University

Get to Know National Louis University

“NLU's teacher preparation programs can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful teacher. Our flexible programs are designed to work with your busy schedule, so earning your degree is convenient, faster and easier. And with 130+ years of experience, NLU is the premier "teacher of teachers." As an indicator of quality and prestige, NLU's National College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).”

• Review the 2023 NLU Handbook (we will release an updated handbook soon)

• See sample schedules from the 2023 corps for a preview of what you may experience (we will release updated schedules soon)

Location

NLU’s Chicago campus on South Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops.

122 S. MICHIGAN AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
(888) 658.8632

Cost

Tuition costs will depend on the subject you teach. After using the AmeriCorps award, out-of-pocket costs will range from around $4,649 to $8,030. See below for tuition guides for your corps year and then specific subject. Watch this video from NLU explaining each portion of the tuition guide.

As a reminder, for North Chicago Corps Members, TFA will cover your out-of-pocket tuition costs outside of your AmeriCorps award.

2025 Corps Members Tuition Guides:

• I teach Early Childhood Education

• I teach Elementary

• I teach Special Education (ELEM & HS)

• I teach a High School Subject (not including HS SPED)

2024 Corps Members Tuition Guides:

• I teach Early Childhood Education

• I teach Elementary

• I teach Special Education (ELEM & HS)

• I teach a High School Subject (not including HS SPED)

2023 Corps Members Tuition Guides:

• I teach Early Childhood Education

• I teach Elementary

• I teach Special Education (ELEM & HS)

• I teach a High School Subject (not including HS SPED)

Application Process

Application Deadlines:

• The NLU application deadline is May 31, 2025

  The NLU application and instructions can be found in the OneApp.

Questions?

Reach out to Steven Grosso or Jessica Sullivan-Wilson in Slack.