Application Instructions for Continuing Medical Students
Below you will see an overview of the financial aid application process for continuing medical students. To be considered for all available financial assistance, return all completed application materials by April 1, 2009.
Note: Students are considered for merit and need-based scholarship assistance at the time of admission only.
Click on the steps listed below for more detailed instructions:
- Complete the FAFSA by March 19 using school code 001739
- Submit two items to our office by April 1:
- Northwestern will determine your financial aid eligibility and aid package
- Accept or decline your award package
Application instructions are different for Incoming Medical Students and International Students.
1. Complete the 2009-10 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 19
- Visit the FAFSA web site and complete the online form. See the FAFSA Tips for 2009-10 academic year webpage for helpful hints when completing the online application.
- Complete the parent section if you are classified as a NU Dependent. (What is this?)
Note: If your parents are currently separated or were divorced after September 1, 2006, submit financial information for both parents; if they were divorced before that date, submit information for your custodial parent only (If your custodial parent has remarried, submit your stepparent's information as well.) - Designate Northwestern as the recipient of the information; our federal school code is 001739.
After the FAFSA is processed (allow two weeks), you will receive a SAR (Student Aid Report) summarizing your information. Resolve any incorrect information via the FAFSA web site, or by returning the corrected and signed SAR. If you do not receive your SAR within four weeks, or if you need to request a duplicate, call 800-433-3243.
2. Submit the following two items to our office by April 1:
2009-10 University Aid Application
Download and complete the 2009-10 University Aid Application (pdf).
Student income information
- Download and complete the 2009-10 Verification of Student Income form (pdf).
- Attach signed copies of your 2008 Federal Income Tax return and W-2 forms (if you filed an Income Tax return in 2008).
Parental income information
Note: While parent taxes are not required for returning students, their income must be reported on FAFSA.
3. Northwestern will determine your financial aid eligibility and aid package
The basic equation for need based financial aid is as follows:
Cost of Attendance (COA) - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Demonstrated Institutional Need
All applications will be reviewed in the order they were received.
4. Accept or decline your award package
Our office will begin sending financial award decision e-mails on a rolling basis beginning June 1, 2009.
