Application Instructions for Prosthetics-Orthotics

Below you will see an overview of the financial aid application process for Prosthetics-Orthotics students. (Note: Application instructions are different for International Students.)

To be considered for all available financial assistance, return all completed application materials by your "first term of enrollment" deadline date listed below.

First term of enrollment:

  • Fall 2011: Application due June 1, 2011
  • Winter 2012: Application due September 15, 2011
  • Spring 2012: Application due January 2, 2012
Note: Students whose applications are completed after the "first term of enrollment date" will need to use their own resources to pay tuition and reimburse themselves with their financial aid later in the term.

1. Complete the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at least two weeks before application deadline above

  • 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 the application deadline above

2011-12 University Aid Application

Download and complete the 2011-12 University Aid Application (pdf).


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 about 4-6 weeks after your file is complete. 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.