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Billing & Payments

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.

Payment MethodsAcademic Year BillingSummer Billing

Your Northwestern invoice will be issued on the regular quarterly schedule and is subject to the same University due dates:

Northwestern Term Abroad

Invoice Issued

Payment Due

Fall Quarter

August 10th

September 1st

Winter Quarter

December 10th

January 1st

Spring Quarter

March 10th

April 1st

Summer Session

May 10th or June 10th

June 1st or July 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 partner, exchange, global practicum, 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 independent programs or summer programs.

Visit the Student Finance page for more information on payment methods.

 

Your Northwestern invoice will display the regular full-time Northwestern tuition charge, the Study Abroad Administrative Fee (SAAF), and, if applicable, the BCBS Global Insurance fee for your quarter(s) abroad. If you will be abroad for more than one quarter, your charges will be split across all quarters.

Some programs also have room, board, and other charges billed through Northwestern, while other programs will invoice you directly for these charges. Specific charges will vary by program; visit your program page to review estimated costs and program-specific financial details.

Northwestern will bill you for the SAAF and the BCBS Global insurance fee 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.