Information For
Undergraduate Financial Aid
Your first stop for aid-related questions and procedures
2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA application is normally available October 1. However for the 2025-26 academic year, the Department of Education has announced that the application will be available to the public on or before Dec. 1, 2024. Please know that our deadline dates for the 2025-26 year have been adjusted to accommodate the changes and delays caused by the new form.
Living Off Campus
Current Northwestern undergraduate students who may be considering living off campus next year are encouraged to review the information we have compiled to help you plan and prepare. Please visit our Living Off Campus Page.
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Financial Aid Brochure
The Financial Aid Brochure provides an overview of Northwestern's Financial Aid Process.Resources
Application Deadlines
Regular Decision
| What's due? | Date |
|---|---|
| FAFSA | February 1 |
| CSS Profile | February 1 |
| Tax Materials (via IDOC) | February 5 |
| Any Additional Requested Forms | February 1 |
Current Students
| What's due? | Date |
|---|---|
| FAFSA | May 1 |
| CSS Profile | May 1 |
| University Aid Application (UAPP) | May 1 |
| Tax Materials | May 1 |
| Any Additional Requested Forms | May 1 |
Early Decision
| What's due? | Date |
|---|---|
| CSS Profile | December 1 |
| FAFSA | January 1 |
| Tax Materials (via IDOC) | December 5 |
| Any Additional Requested Forms | December 5 |
International Students
| What's due? | Date |
|---|---|
| CSS Profile | February 1 |
| Tax Materials | February 1 |
| Any Additional Requested Forms | February 5 |
Transfer Students
| What's due? | Date |
|---|---|
| FAFSA | March 1 |
| CSS Profile | March 1 |
| Tax Materials | March 5 |
| Any Additional Requested Forms | March 5 |