Participation in the plan is open to students in the Northwestern University School of Professional Studies, the Kellogg School of Management’s part-time MBA program and the Medill School of Journalism’s Integrated Marketing Communications Master’s professional degree. Eligibility is contingent upon the student's employer completing Part II of this form. To be accepted into this program, all students must be in good financial standing with the University; students must have no outstanding balance.

To apply for the plan, complete Part I of the application and have your employer complete Part II. Return the completed application to Student Finance. See below for fee and deadline information.

The application fee is nonrefundable.

Undergraduate

Per term $100

Per year* $275

Graduate

Per term $200

Per year* $550

*Does not include summer; term rate applies to summer.

When your employer has completed Part II, make the nonrefundable application fee online or submit a check (payable to Northwestern University) via CAESAR at: https://caesar.northwestern.edu

Eligible participants must apply by the following dates:

Fall 2024: August 1, 2024

Winter 2025: November 1, 2024

Spring 2025: February 1, 2025

Summer 2025: May 1, 2025

When you register for classes, you will be required to pay all charges not covered by the plan. For example, if your employer is covering 75 percent of your tuition, you will be required to pay the remaining 25 percent plus any lab fees when you register. First-time students: Please submit a copy of your completed application when you register. (The original should already have been sent to Student Finance.)

You are required to pay the deferred portion of your bill whether you have completed the course work or have been reimbursed by your employer. You must pay no later than the following dates:

Fall 2024: January 6, 2024

Winter 2025: April 6, 2024

Spring 2025: July 6, 2025

Summer 2025: September 6, 2025

Northwestern University reserves the right to conduct random audits, which involve contacting your employer about your employment status.

Upon acceptance of your application and completion of your registration, a credit will be placed on your account reflecting the expected payment. This will prevent late charges from accumulating on your account and allow you to register for the next term during the early registration period.

If you drop a class or withdraw from the University, all payments are due immediately. The normal University refund policy would then apply. For more information, see pages Withdrawals on “Student Financial Regulations Handbook” at www.northwestern.edu/sfs/about/

A $35 fee will be charged to your account for each payment returned by the bank for any reason. A late fee also may be charged, and you will be disqualified from the program.

If you have questions about the plan, please contact

Northwestern University

Student Finance

345 E. Superior Street, Mezzanine Level

Chicago, Illinois 60611

Phone:847-491-5224

studentaccounts-chicago@northwestern.edu