Application for International Medical Students

Below you will see an overview of the financial aid application process for international medical students.

Jump to instructions for:

Incoming International Students

1. Complete the University Aid Application by March 15, 2011


Download and complete the following items:

Submit these forms directly to our office:

Office of Financial Aid, Chicago (C315)
710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Room 629
Chicago, IL 60611-3078

2. 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.

3. Accept or decline your award package


Our office will begin sending financial award decision e-mails on a rolling basis beginning April 1, 2011.

Learn more about how to accept or decline your award.

4. Re-apply for the Private Loan approved for International borrowers (if applicable)

International students who have applied for financial aid and have been offered a private International Loan on their 2011-12 financial aid award notice must complete the loan application online via their lender's website each academic year in order to receive funds for this loan.
 

Take me to application instructions for the NU Loan – GPAL.

Current International Students

1. Complete the University Aid Application by April 1


Download and complete the following item:

  • 2011-12 University Aid Application (pdf) This form is available online via your CAESAR TO DO list. If the form does not appear, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Submit these forms directly to our office:

Office of Financial Aid, Chicago (C315)
710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Room 629
Chicago, IL 60611-3078

2. 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.

3. Accept or decline your award package


Our office will begin sending financial award decision e-mails on a rolling basis beginning June 1, 2011.

Learn more about how to accept or decline your award.

4. Re-apply for the Private Loan approved for International borrowers (if applicable)


International students who have applied for financial aid and have been offered a private International Loan on their 2011-12 financial aid award notice must complete the loan application online via their lender's website each academic year in order to receive funds for this loan.