Summer Aid & Scholarships
Current financial aid recipients may eligible for summer aid for Northwestern or partner summer study abroad programs. You may also be eligible to apply for scholarships from your program and/or outside organizations.
Students attending independent summer programs are not eligible to receive any form of summer assistance through Northwestern financial aid, including loans, but are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships.
Undergraduate Financial Aid
Northwestern financial aid is available for one study abroad experience over the summer to those who qualify.
Overall summer costs tend to be lower than a regular quarter, so the dollar amount of your summer aid will be less than you receive in other quarters. Some students who receive financial aid during the academic year may not be financially eligible for need-based aid during the summer due to lower costs of enrollment.
If you qualify for summer financial aid, note that your financial aid package will be based on the full cost of attendance including tuition, housing, flight, meals, and personal expenses. In order to maintain eligibility for summer study abroad financial aid, you must enroll at a minimum of 2 Northwestern units of credit or the equivalent.
Note that seniors may only be eligible to use financial aid for summer study abroad if they plan to defer their graduation date to the end of the summer quarter in order to complete a degree or primary major requirement through their program.
You may also be eligible to borrow loans in the summer, which can be a good resource to help finance your costs, particularly if you do not receive summer financial aid or scholarships. Federal student loans are limited to your remaining eligibility for the current academic year. You are also encouraged to consider your budget before borrowing.
Visit the Undergraduate Financial Aid website for additional information about summer aid.
Outside Scholarships & Funding
There are many opportunities to apply for outside scholarships and funding to help cover the cost of your summer program. Summer scholarship deadlines tend to range from November to March, so start planning early!
Visit the outside scholarships & funding page for more information.