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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


Schwartz: Northwestern should not penalize students for earning outside scholarships

January 9, 2017

Back in May, I was ecstatic to learn I had received a $5,000 merit-based scholarship through a company my mom works for. Though $5,000 is less than 15 percent of the average yearly cost of Northwestern,...

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...

New IFC scholarship will offer financial aid to students

April 6, 2016

A new scholarship created by the Northwestern Interfraternity Council will give students with financial need greater access to fraternity life. The application for the scholarship, announced by the IFC...

Northwestern tuition to top $50,000 next year

March 30, 2016

Northwestern’s tuition will top $50,000 next year, the University announced in an email early Wednesday morning. According to the email, undergraduate tuition will rise to $50,424 for the 2016-17 school...

The Office of Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave, shares a building with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Northwestern announced Thursday new financial aid initiatives including all-grant financial aid packages, a cap on need-based loans for current students set at $20,000, University-funded scholarships for undocumented students and increased aid for international students.

Northwestern eliminates loans as part of financial aid packages

March 3, 2016

Northwestern is removing loans for incoming students and providing scholarships for undocumented immigrants who graduate from U.S. high schools, the University announced Thursday as part of changes to...

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