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 BillingAcademic Year InvoiceSummer 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 |
|
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.
Academic Year Billing
Your Northwestern invoice will include at least your tuition and the Study Abroad Administrative Fee (SAAF). Some programs also have room, board, BCBS Global insurance, 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 your program-specific financial details.
Independent Programs
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.
Your Northwestern invoice each quarter will display the regular full-time Northwestern tuition charge.
If applicable, your invoice will also include the Study Abroad Administrative Fee (SAAF) and 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 both/all quarters abroad.
You can find the estimated costs on your program page. You can also find the exact program fee and cost breakdown in your program's materials.