Summer Billing
You will be billed through CAESAR for the summer study abroad charges outlined by program type below. Review your program materials for the most up-to-date cost and billing information.
| Summer Program Type | CAESAR Bill Includes | Billed On | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Programs | Program Fee (inc. tuition & housing) + Study Abroad Fee & Insurance | May 10th | June 1st |
| GESI Programs | Airfare & Program Fee (inc. tuition, housing & food) + NU study abroad fee & BCBS Global insurance | May 10th | June 1st |
| Partner Programs | NU study abroad fee & BCBS Global insurance | June 10th | July 1st |
| Independent Programs | NU study abroad fee & BCBS Global insurance | June 10th | July 1st |
Partner & Independent Program Billing Notes
Students attending partner summer and approved independent summer programs will be billed through CAESAR for only BCBS Global insurance, and the Northwestern study abroad fee. It is your responsibility to pay all other program costs directly to your program provider.
No financial aid is available for participation on these programs.
Summer Financial Aid
- Only students enrolled in Northwestern summer programs (including GESI) are eligible to receive financial aid in accordance with Northwestern’s summer financial aid policy.
- All financial aid recipients are required to remain enrolled in at least 2.0 credits in order to maintain eligibility for aid. If you drop below this enrollment level at any time, your summer aid will be canceled in full.
- Students attending Northwestern programs are not required to complete the summer aid application. Aid will be posted in CAESAR by May 10th for all eligible students.
- If you plan to borrow loans in the summer, make sure to accept your summer loans and complete all loan application requirements before you leave for your program.
- If you will have excess funds from your financial aid or loans, you may be eligible for a financial aid refund, which you can use toward your other study abroad expenses.
Payment Methods
You may pay your summer invoice through the regular ePay service, or via check or money order. Visit the Student Finance website for details.
The Northwestern prepayment plan is not available in the summer term.