Billing and Payments
About Your Bill
Confused about your bill? This section explains specific components of your bill along with different methods for receiving it.
Who Can Help Me With... ?
For details about a particular item or amount on your bill, locate the office responsible for the charge or credit, and contact that office directly.
Billing and Payment Dates
Find when your bill will be available online and when payment is due.
Payment Methods
Learn how to make a payment in one of the accepted methods: ePay, check or money order or wire transfer.
Account Access for Parents and Others
Parents and others cannot access your student account to find financial information or make a payment until you authorize them to do so.
Payment Plans:
- 9PAY Payment Plan
Northwestern’s tuition and fees installment payment plan allows you to divide educational costs into nine monthly payments.
- Employer Reimbursement Plan
Students whose employers offer reimbursement for tuition can participate in this plan.
- Graduate Stipend Payroll Deductions
The payroll deduction option allows graduate students to deduct a portion of their health insurance and campus housing payments from their monthly stipends.
Late Payments and Other Problems
Penalties such as fees and financial holds are assessed for payment problems like bounced checks and late payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions about your student account bill or the payment process.