School of Law, 2008-09 academic year aid applicants, Chicago Financial Aid Office

Chicago Office of Financial Aid > School of Law > 2007-08

School of Law
> 2008-09 academic year aid applicants
Web site: http://www.law.northwestern.edu
Prospective student financial aid Web site: http://www.law.northwestern.edu/depts/admissions/tuitionaid/

Please be sure to print and read the Application Information/Deadlines form(s) below before printing and completing the Required Application Forms. The forms below are for the 2008-09 school year. Some forms for the 2008-09 school year (beginning in either Summer or Fall 2008) will be available later this year, but are not required as part of the initial application process. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer in order to read or print the forms and documents within this site. Download it for free here.

Application Information/Deadlines

Financial aid instructions for 2008-09 continuing Law students

Financial Aid Processing Time Line/Calendar

Flowchart of Financial Aid Process

Flowchart of Student Financial Services Office Responsibilities

How Much Does a (JD) Law School Education Cost at Northwestern?/Law School Budget
The above link will provide you with the actual cost of attending the Northwestern University (JD) Law program in the 2008-09 academic year.

How Much Does a (JD-MBA) Law School Education Cost at Northwestern?/Law School Budget
The above link will provide you with the actual cost of attending the Northwestern University (JD-MBA) Law program in the 2008-09 academic year.

Required Application Forms

Please complete required application forms 1 and 2 on-line at the link provided. For the 2008-09 FAFSA, use school code 001739. Please print Application Form 3, complete the form, and submit it to the address at the bottom of this page.

1)	Need Access Application
2)	FAFSA on the Web
3)	2008-09 Verification of Student Income

Other Forms

The forms in this section do not need to be completed unless they are specifically requested by the financial aid office.

2008-09 Computer Supplement Request Form
(for continuing students only)

2008-09 Dependent Care Supplement Request Form

2008-09 Verification of Household Size and Number of Family Members Enrolled in Postsecondary Education
(Independent Student)

Verification of Family Member Enrolled in College

Financial Aid Award Information

Please print and read the Financial Aid Award materials below after you receive your "IMPORTANT: 2008-09 Northwestern Financial Aid Award Notice" email. You will receive this email at your Northwestern email account once your 2008-09 Financial Aid Award is processed.

The Financial Aid Guide, 2008-09

Student Budget Worksheet

2008-09 Loan Disbursement Dates

2008-09 Student Loan Interest Rates

2008-09 FIRST TIME BORROWER Stafford, Graduate PLUS, and Private/Alternative Loan preferred lender list

How is the Preferred Lender List developed?

2008-09 Loan Application Materials

Please complete the appropriate loan application(s) below after you receive your "IMPORTANT: 2008-09 Northwestern Financial Aid Award Notice" email. You will receive this email at your Northwestern email account once your 2008-09 Financial Aid Award is processed. This email will explain all the steps necessary to complete your 2008-09 financial aid award notice and loan applications online. Do not apply for any loan(s) listed below until you receive your "IMPORTANT: 2008-09 Northwestern Financial Aid Award Notice" email at your Northwestern email account. Applying for loans prior to receiving this email will cause a delay or cancellation in the processing of your loan application(s). Please note that you may only apply for the loans below that are listed on your online award notice.

Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)

Federal Perkins Loan Application

Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)

NU Loan Application

NU Loan - GPAL Application (International students only)

Citiassist Loan Application
Please note: You will need to disable any ad-blocking software in order to access the Citiassist Loan application.

Helpful Sites

Federal Stafford Entrance Interview Site
Be sure to select Northwestern University (for LW, MD, PO, PT, SCS, TMP only) - Chicago, IL in Step # 2 of the online process.

Federal PLUS Loan Entrance Interview Site
Be sure to select Northwestern University (for LW, MD, PO, PT, SCS-Graduate, TMP only) - Chicago, IL in Step #2 of the online process.

Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

Law Student Scholarship Web Site Links

CAESAR (for continuing students only)
Check out the status of your financial aid or student billing account online.

myFICO.com
Concerned about your credit rating? If so, click on the above link to request your credit report(s) and to learn more about improving your credit score. Having a good credit score is essential for alternative loan approval.

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