Application Instructions for Incoming Physical Therapy Students
Below you will see an overview of the financial aid application process for incoming Physical Therapy students. To be considered for all available financial assistance, return all completed application materials by February 15, 2012.
Click on the steps listed below for more detailed instructions:
- Complete the FAFSA by February 1.
- Submit the following item to our office by February 15:
- University Aid Application
- Northwestern will determine your financial aid eligibility and aid package.
- Accept or decline your award package.
Note: Application instructions are different for Continuing Physical Therapy Students and International Students.
1. Complete the 2012-13 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by February 1
- 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 to our office by February 15
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2012-13 University Aid Application
Download and complete the 2012-13 University Aid Application (pdf). (If you have access to CAESAR at the time of your application, you may be able to complete this document online via your "TO DO" list on the right side of your CAESAR homepage.)
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 April 1, 2012. If you have demonstrated institutional financial need, your financial aid package may include a combination of student loans.
