Tuition, billing and loans

Helping you navigate the financial process

STUDENT FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Do you need to contact us in Student Finance? Feel free to email or phone our office Monday through Friday (847-491-5224) or stop by during our office hours: 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Do you have questions about particular charges on your bill? Visit our tuition pages to view details about tuition and fees for your program of study.
Students can enroll in the prepayment plan throughout the year. To sign up, see your term target dates for enrollment.
Student Health Insurance (NU-SHIP) is a requirement for all degree-seeking students at Northwestern University, billed in the Fall term. Please contact the Student Health Insurance office for detailed information on insurance enrollment and waiver processes. Please note that the deadline to waive NU-SHIP is October 1, 2025.

Northwestern’s portal for financial functions.

Use CAESAR to see financial awards, view and pay bills online, update your profile and manage your account.

Review the most current tuition rates and fees for Northwestern students.

Learn about the financial aid process and get in touch with your financial aid office.

View your account in CAESAR, our online portal for financial functions.

Understanding the financial process can be overwhelming, but we're here to help. Review our guides and FAQs.