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Setting up Direct Deposit

Step 1

Navigate to the CAESAR login page, and sign in using your NetID and password. Your Student Homepage appears.

Step 2

Click the Account and Payments tile.  Your account information appears.

Student Homepage

Step 3

Click Setup Direct Deposit in the left navigation.  The Direct Deposit page appears. 

Setup Direct Deposit Nav

Step 4

Click the Add Account button.  The Add Direct Deposit page appears.

Add Account Button

Step 5

  • Enter the Direct Deposit Account Type. The default type is Checking, but you can change it to Savings, if desired.
  • Click in the Routing Number field, and enter your institution's routing number.
  • Click in the Account Number field, and enter your account number.
  • Click in the Re-type Account Number field, and re-enter the account number for verification.
  • Click the Save button

Routing and Account Information

Step 6

You will be prompted to agree to a Direct Deposit Authorization Statement.  Click Yes to proceed.

Direct Deposit Authorization Message

Step 7

You will receive a confirmation message. An email confirmation will also be sent to you. Click the OK button.

Direct Deposit Save Confirmation

If you need further assistance, please contact Student Finance: https://www.northwestern.edu/sfs/about/contact/