Announcements and Policy Changes

Recent Announcements

Admitted Students
June 10, 2026

Welcome to Northwestern! If you are a newly admitted student and would like to learn more about financial aid, we encourage you to review our online Financial Aid Orientation and visit our Admitted Student FAQ page.

2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
December 15, 2025

The FAFSA application is available! Complete your materials for the 2026-27 academic year now, and please aim to submit your FAFSA by April 15. Review our deadlines for the upcoming year to ensure you have all your materials submitted on time.

Recent Policy Changes

Summer Financial Aid Updates
Jan 15, 2026

Our office has made updates to our summer aid policy for 2026 and beyond. Admitted and current students can check out our Summer Aid page for more information to help plan for future enrollment.