Academic year 2012-13 loan applications are now available !
Loans and Services
Northwestern offers both need-based and non-need based student loans. Student must be enrolled as a full time student at Northwestern University. Northwestern's Student Loan Office also services some student loans after graduation and through repayment.
Loan Application Process
Walk through the steps to applying and receiving student loans.
In-school Borrower Obligations
Student borrowers must attend an exit interview before graduation. Parents who have NU Loans are required to make payments while their students are in school.
Student Loan Repayment
Learn about the loan billing and payment process, and avoid common payment problems.
E-Services
Mandatory entrance counseling for Stafford and Perkins loans is done online. Students can use CAESAR to apply for an NU Loan, view their award, and request a refund.
Loan help
Student loans can be confusing. This section provides the following information to help answer your questions:
- Glossary of Loan Terms
- Consolidation and Payment Assistance Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact your Student Loan representative
TILA - Student Loan Disclosures
The federal government has mandated that disclosure notices be provided for all private educational loans as it relates to the Truth -in-Lending Act for Regulation Z. The new regulations are effective February 14, 2010.
For more information about the regulations, see the FDIC website @ : FDIC Law, Regulations, Related Acts - Consumer Protection
Should you have any other questions, feel free to contact the Student Loan Office at (847) 491-3125 or email at studentloans@northwestern .edu