Summer Aid & Scholarships
Current financial aid recipients may eligible for summer aid for Northwestern 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
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.
Students planning to study abroad in their final term at Northwestern are generally not eligible for Financial Aid. If you have questions about this requirement or would like to request an appeal you are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss your options.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.