Information for Veterans

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Contact

Phone: (312) 503-8722
Fax: (312) 503-8700
Address: 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Room 629
Chicago, IL 60611
Hours: 8:30am - 5pm, M-F
financial-aid-chicago@northwestern.edu

The Department of Education
Find information about federal student aid programs on the Department of Education web site, plus plenty of other resources and tools for applying for financial aid.

FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide
Get financial aid information and advice from FinAid!, a free resource for college students and their parents.

My FICO
Having a good credit score is essential for alternative loan approval. Request your credit report(s) at myFICO.com and to learn more about improving your credit score.

The National Student Loan Data System
Access your federal student loan and grant information in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), the Department of Education's central database for federal student aid.

Association of American Medical Colleges
Financial aid resources for Medical students.

(MD)²
Monetary Decisions for Medical Doctors.

LSAC
Financial aid resources Law students.

ISAC College Zone
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission administers a need-based grant program for Illinois residents and has useful information for applying to and financing college.