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Employer Reimbursement

Employer reimbursement

Northwestern University's employer reimbursement plan (ERP) is designed for students in the following schools or programs whose employers offer reimbursement for tuition charges:

  • Northwestern University School of Professional Studies,
  • Kellogg School of Management: part-time MBA program, and
  • Medill School of Journalism: Integrated Marketing Communications Master's professional degree program. 

ERP allows participants to defer their tuition payments to Northwestern until after the term has been completed.

Application process

  1. Complete an application and hit Submit.

    Application Forms:
    2024-25 Form: Use during 2025 Summer term
    2025-26 Form: Use during 2025 Fall, 2026 Winter, and 2026 Spring terms

  2. Review and DocuSign:

    A representative will review your submitted application.
    If eligible, you'll receive a DocuSign document requiring your signature.

  3. Employer Approval:

    The signed form will be emailed to your employer for approval and signature.

  4. Payment Notification:

    After receiving the form with both signatures, Student Finance Chicago will notify you to make your application fee payment.

  5. Payment Submission:

    Submit the payment receipt to studentaccounts-chicago@northwestern.edu

Frequently Asked Questions