Application Instructions for Accelerated Academic Year Law Students
Please note that applying for financial aid is a separate application process from admissions. Information disclosed in the financial aid process has no bearing on the admissions evaluation process or decision. You are encouraged to complete the financial aid application well in advance of the deadline.
The Office of Financial Aid-Chicago receives a large volume of materials from students and their families. It is important that you clearly write your name and student identification (7-digit) number on the top of all materials you submit.
Students who submit their application materials after the deadline will be considered for financial aid but may not qualify for all financial aid programs based on the availability of funds.
Please note that due to the enrollment period in the first year, you will need to submit application for TWO (2) aid years: 2008-09 for Summer and 2009-10 for Fall and Spring.
Instructions for Summer 2009 term ONLY:
All materials are due to the Office of Financial Aid-Chicago by February 16, 2009.
- Complete the 2008-09 FAFSA by February 1, 2009
- Complete the 2008-09 Need Access Application
- Submit student income information to the Office of Financial Aid-Chicago
- Northwestern will determine your financial aid eligibility and aid package
- Accept or decline your award package
Instructions for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010:
All materials are due to the Office of Financial Aid-Chicago by April 15, 2009.
- Complete the 2009-10 FAFSA by April 1, 2009
- Submit two items to our office by April 15,2009:
- University Aid Application
- Student income information
- Northwestern will determine your financial aid eligibility and aid package
- Accept or decline your award package
Note: Application instructions are different for International Students.
Instructions for Summer 2009 term ONLY:
1. Complete the 2008-09 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by February 1, 2009
- Visit the FAFSA web site and complete the online form.
- See the FAFSA Tips for 2008-09 web page for helpful hints when completing the online form.
- 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. Complete the 2008-09 Need Access Application by February 1, 2009
The 2008-09 Need Access Application will be available online at http://www.needaccess.org as of January 2, 2008. All students must submit the 2008-09 Need Access Application by February 1, 2009 to ensure that our office receives your Need Access data by the February 16, 2009 deadline. Be sure to select Northwestern University School of Law. International students are only required to complete this form.
3. Submit Student Income Information by February 16, 2009
- Download and complete the 2008-09 Verification of Student Income form (pdf). (attached Taxs2010.doc)
- Attach signed copies of your 2007 Federal Income Tax return and W-2 forms (if you filed an Income Tax return in 2007).
4. 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.
5. Accept or Decline Your Award Package
Our office will begin sending financial award decision e-mails on a rolling basis beginning June 16, 2008. If you have demonstrated institutional financial need, your financial aid package may include a combination of student loans.
Learn more about how to accept or decline your award.
Instructions for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010:
1. Complete the 2009-10 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by April 1, 2009
- Visit the FAFSA web site and complete the online form.
- See the FAFSA Tips for 2009-10 web page for helpful hints when completing the online form.
- Designate Northwestern as the recipient of the information; our federal school code is 001739.
2. Submit the Following Two Items to Your Office by April 15, 2009
- 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).
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 16, 2009. If you have demonstrated institutional financial need, your financial aid package may include a combination of student loans.
