Help for Parents
As of June 30, 2026, Authorized Payer replaces Guest Access for viewing and paying bills online.
Accessing Your Student's Bill
Students can grant parents, family members, or other trusted individuals access to their student account by adding them as an Authorized Payer. Once invited and registered, Authorized Payers can securely view billing statements, make payments, and access payment history through the Authorized Payer portal.
To learn how to become an Authorized Payer, visit the Authorized Payer page for step-by-step instructions.
Viewing Billing Statements
After logging in to QuikPAY:
- Select View & Pay Accounts from the left navigation menu.
- Click View Latest Statement to view the current billing statement.
- To view previous billing statements, select the Statements tab.
Because students remain responsible for their University account, we encourage students and Authorized Payers to communicate regularly about billing statements, payment deadlines, and outstanding balances.
Making Payments
Authorized Payers may make payments securely online through QuikPAY using one of the following payment methods:
eCheck
Make a secure electronic payment directly from a U.S. checking or savings account. There is no service fee for eCheck payments. If you need assistance locating your bank routing or account number, please contact your financial institution.
Credit or Debit Card
Northwestern partners with a third-party payment processor to accept the following cards: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.
A 2.6% service fee applies to payments made with U.S.-issued credit or debit cards. International credit card payments are subject to a 4.25% service fee.
International Payments
Northwestern has partnered with Flywire to streamline tuition payments made in international currency. Tuition can be paid from any country, any bank, and in most foreign currencies, with excellent foreign exchange rates, backed by a best price guarantee. You can track these payments via the Flywire dashboard. The payer is notified via email when the payment is received by Northwestern.