Billing & Payments
When you study abroad, you will pay your program's costs, not Northwestern costs. You will receive an invoice from Northwestern each quarter you are abroad, and your program sponsor or host university may bill you directly for other charges. Visit your program page for specific billing arrangements and details.
Your Northwestern invoice will be issued on the regular quarterly schedule and is subject to the same University due dates:
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Northwestern Term Abroad |
Invoice Issued |
Payment Due |
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August 10th |
September 1st |
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December 10th |
January 1st |
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March 10th |
April 1st |
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May 10th |
June 1st |
Payment Methods
You may pay your invoice through the regular CAESAR ePay service, or via check or money order.
For study abroad during the academic year, you may also use the Northwestern Prepayment Plan for affiliated and Northwestern programs, but the amount you owe may be different; request a study abroad prepay estimate to have your plan set up appropriately. The prepayment plan is not available for unaffiliated programs or summer programs.
Visit the Student Finance page for more information on payment methods.
Visit the academic year billing page for more details.
Affiliated Programs
Your Northwestern invoice will include at least your study abroad program's tuition and the Study Abroad Administrative Fee (SAAF). Some programs also have room, board, and other charges billed through NU, while other programs will invoice you directly for these charges. Specific charges will vary by program sponsor; visit your program page to review your program-specific financial details.
Northwestern Study Abroad Programs
Your Northwestern invoice will include your program fee, which covers at least your tuition and housing. Review your program materials for details. Northwestern programs are exempt from the study abroad fee.
Northwestern Exchange Programs
Your Northwestern invoice will include your program fee, which covers your tuition and GeoBlue insurance. Review your program materials for details. Northwestern exchange programs are exempt from the study abroad fee.
Unaffiliated Programs
Northwestern will only bill you for the SAAF for the quarter(s) you are abroad. All other charges (including tuition, room/board, etc.) should be paid directly to your study abroad program sponsor or host university.
See the summer billing page for more details.
Northwestern Programs
Your Northwestern invoice will include your program fee, which covers at least your program's tuition and housing. Review the Summer Billing page and your program materials for details.
Unaffiliated Summer Programs
Northwestern will only bill you for the Study Abroad Administrative Fee (SAAF). All other charges (including tuition, room/board, etc.) should be paid directly to your study abroad program sponsor or host university.