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life-long employment with great job security! In addition to numerous
job opportunities, good pay, and excellent job security, individuals
who choose this career path experience a sense of fulfillment not
commonly found in other careers. These teachers play a significant
role in the lives of children who are blind and their families.
Student Financial Aid
Generous financial support is available to students in the NIU
Visual Disabilities Program on a competitive basis.
For example, for students studying at the graduate level for their
master's degree we have very generous financial support including:
• All tuition (in state or out-of-state)
• All fees, and
• A yearly stipend of $5,520 ($460/month)
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