Application Instructions for Continuing Physical Therapy Students
Below you will see an overview of the financial aid application process for continuing physical therapy students students. To be considered for all available financial assistance, return all completed application materials by May 1, 2009.
Click on the steps listed below for more detailed instructions:
- Complete the FAFSA by April 17.
- Submit two items to our office by May 1:
- Northwestern will determine your financial aid eligibility and aid package.
- Accept or decline your award package.
Note: Application instructions are different for Incoming Physical Therapy Students and International Students.
1. Complete the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by April 17
- Visit the FAFSA web site and complete the online form.
- See the FAFSA Tips 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. Submit the following two items to our office by May 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).
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 8, 2009. If you have demonstrated institutional financial need, your financial aid package may include a combination of student loans.
