Tuition, billing and loans

Helping you navigate the financial process

STUDENT FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

In observance of Northwestern’s Winter Recess, the University will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026. Student Finance offices will also be closed and services suspended during this period. Any payments received during this time will not be considered late.
Northwestern Employee Tuition benefits for the Winter 2026 term will be posted on January 9th, 2026. The employees are responsible for paying their portion by January 1st, 2026.
Northwestern University has partnered with ECSI to produce the 1098 Tax Form for the tax year 2025, which will be released by January 31, 2026. For more information about 1098-T, please see Understanding Your 1098-T.

Northwestern’s portal for financial functions.

Use CAESAR to see financial awards, view and pay bills online, update your profile and manage your account.

Review the most current tuition rates and fees for Northwestern students.

Learn about the financial aid process and get in touch with your financial aid office.

View your account in CAESAR, our online portal for financial functions.

Understanding the financial process can be overwhelming, but we're here to help. Review our guides and FAQs.