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Financial Aid

Northwestern's College Match Scholarship Package Details

Scholarship Details
These numbers are based on costs for the 2011-2012 school year. Amounts will change slightly from year to year, but as the cost of college increases, the scholarship packages will correspondingly increase.

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Glossary of terms appearing in scholarship package details

Annual Cost of Attendance
Total $58,805
Tuition $41,592
Room & Board $12,780
Books & Supplies $1,797
Travel $400
Personal $1,845
Required Fees $391

How Costs Are Covered (Annually)
Total $58,805
Grants $54,005
Federal Work-Study
$2,500
Parental Contribution
$0
Student Summer Work Contribution
$2,300
Student Savings
25%
Student Loan
$0

 

Outside Scholarships

Outside scholarships will first reduce Federal Work-Study and then the summer work contribution. Scholarships over $4,600 will reduce the Northwestern grant, dollar for dollar.

Health Insurance
Northwestern requires all students to have health insurance. If the student is not covered by a parental plan, the Northwestern grant will be increased to cover the amount of health insurance.

Other Details
The allowance for travel will vary based upon the student's permanent address.

Students must maintain full time student status and remain academically eligible to receive this award.




  • Approximately 60% of Northwestern students receive financial aid. Learn more.
  • Northwestern replaces student loans with grants for students with greatest need. Learn more.
 
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