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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


House Bill 2691, now passed through the Illinois state senate, would offer state and federal financial aid to transgender students not enrolled in the selective service and undocumented students.

Illinois bill seeks to expand financial aid to undocumented and transgender students

May 31, 2019

A bill passed the Illinois House and Senate that would offer financial aid to undocumented students and transgender students not enrolled in the selective service. House Bill 2691, known as the Retaining...

The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave. Provost Jonathan Holloway said he approved Books for Cats to loan low-income students STEM textbooks.

University launches STEM textbook loan program for low-income students

October 6, 2017

Northwestern launched a pilot program this quarter to loan first-year students textbooks related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics classes, Provost Jonathan Holloway said. Holloway...

The Office of Financial Aid at 1801 Hinman, Ave. The University announced a partnership with American Student Assistance to give students and alumni free access to a suite of digital financial support tools.

Free digital financial aid tools available to Northwestern students, alumni

March 27, 2017

Northwestern students and alumni can now access a suite of digital tools to help them better manage their finances both before and after graduation, University administrators said in a news release. A...

The Office of Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave., shares a building with the Office of Undergraduate Admission. This year, federal grant applications are available earlier to help low-income students, which poses a challenge for Illinois residents eligible for the Monetary Award Program grant.

Changes to FAFSA process might squeeze MAP grant applicants, administrators say

September 29, 2016

Applications for federally-funded financial aid will open earlier this year, which may inconvenience in-state students eligible for Monetary Award Program grants. This year, the Free Application for...

The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid will begin offering programming aimed at teaching students better financial habits. The programming, which will include sessions focused on teaching smart spending habits, is based on results from the office’s biannual survey on students’ personal expenses.

Campus offices collaborate to improve students’ financial wellness

January 12, 2016

Offices across Northwestern are teaming up to create programs to promote smart financial decision-making for students on campus. Representatives from multiple offices including the Office of Financial...

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