Application Instructions for Continuing Law Students
Below you will see an overview of the financial aid application process for continuing School of Law students. To be considered for all available financial assistance, return all completed application materials by May 1, 2012.
Click on the steps listed below for more detailed instructions:
- Complete the FAFSA by April 15
- Submit the University Aid Application online via CAESAR by May 1, 2012
- Northwestern will determine your financial aid eligibility and aid package
- Accept or decline your award package
Note: Application instructions are different for International Students.
1. Complete the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by April 15
- Visit the FAFSA web site and complete 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. Submit the Following item via CAESAR
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2012-13 University Aid Application
Link to this online document from your "TO DO" list on the right-hand side of your CAESAR homepage. This online application should be available via CAESAR as of March 15, 2012.
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 15, 2012.
