Fees

Fees for Opening a Letters of Recommendation File

•  A single, one time fee of $35.00 will be charged at the time the student opens the recommendation letter file.
•  Students can apply to any number of medical schools with no extra fees incurred, during the current or subsequent application seasons.
•  Students can use the file for up to 5 years from the date the file is opened (only for the purpose of applying to health professions related graduate programs).
•  Fee includes management of the recommendation letter file (including any letter additions/deletions/updates) the student wishes to make for up to 5 years.
• An invoice for future payment will be sent via email once your recommendation file has been opened, with payment in full expected within 30 days.
• Payment by check or cash in the amount of $35.00 can be mailed or dropped off at the University Academic Advising Center (1940 Sheridan) during normal business hours (M-F, 9am-5pm). Please make checks payable to Northwestern University.
• If paying in person, please note that we cannot provide change and please call first (847-467-4281) to guarantee that someone is there to collect your payment