There are no finance or interest charges; the only cost is a nonrefundable application fee:
- Undergraduate students: $50/term or $125/year (not including the Summer term; for it, term rates apply)
- Graduate students: $100/term or $250/year
Eligibility
The Employer Reimbursement Plan is open to students in Northwestern's School of Continuing Studies. Students must have official notification from their employers verifying that they are eligible for tuition reimbursement. Northwestern University may conduct random audits, which involve contacting your employer about your employment status.
Payments
Students must pay the deferred portion of their bills whether or not they have completed the course work or have been reimbursed by their employer. All payments must be submitted directly to the Office of Student Accounts.
Payments are due after the term ends, but before the following dates:
| Term: | Payment deadline: |
|---|---|
| Fall 2009 | January 15, 2010 |
| Winter 2010 | April 16, 2010 |
| Spring 2010 | July 9, 2010 |
| Summer 2010 | September 10, 2010 |
When you register for classes, you will be required to pay all charges not covered by the plan. For example, if your employer is covering 75 percent of your tuition, you must pay the remaining 25 percent (plus any lab fees) when you register. First-time students must submit a copy of their completed applications at registration. (The original should already have been sent to the Office of Student Accounts.)
If you drop a class or withdraw from the University, all payments are due immediately. The University refund policy would then apply.
Billing
Upon acceptance of your application and completion of your registration, a credit will be placed on your account reflecting the expected payment. This will prevent late charges from accumulating on your account and allow you to register for the next term during the early registration period.
Application details
You can apply for the plan by completing Part I of the Employer Reimbursement Plan application and having your employer complete Part II. Return the completed application and application fee to the Office of Student Accounts by the following dates:
| Term: | Application deadline: |
|---|---|
| Fall 2009 | July 31, 2009 |
| Winter 2010 | November 13, 2009 |
| Spring 2010 | February 15, 2010 |
| Summer 2010 | May 14, 2010 |