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Undergraduate Financial Aid
Your first stop for aid-related questions and procedures
2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The 2024-25 FAFSA is available after having undergone changes and enhancements to the online form. Please know that our deadline dates for the 2024-25 year have been adjusted to accommodate the changes and delays caused by the new form.
Admitted Students
Welcome to Northwestern! If you are a newly admitted student (or parent!), we encourage you to review the Financial Aid Orientation online and visit our Admitted Student FAQs.
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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 |