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Updates about the recently passed federal reconciliation bill can be found here. An FAQ for current, prospective students and alumni in repayment, that can be found here.

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Chicago Financial Aid

Your main source for financial aid questions

Due to new federal regulations, all 2026–27 financial aid systems will be offline for testing during spring and early summer. The U.S. Department of Education will pause sending FAFSA records to schools during this time. We encourage students to submit their application materials for their program by 4/15/2026 to avoid delays in receiving a financial aid offer letter. 

We expect Northwestern’s systems to be fully updated and ready to receive those files by June 2026.

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The information on our website applies to students enrolled in programs on the Chicago campus.

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If your program is not listed, visit Northwestern Financial Offices page to find your financial aid office. Not sure who to contact? See who can answer my question? for guidance, or review the Northwestern's Chicago Offices for information on the department that will help you navigate the financial process.

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