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Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition
Educational costs are assessed each term. Please note that tuition costs are subject to increase at the start of each academic year. For the 2020-21 academic year, Counseling@Northwestern fees are as follows:
Accelerated Track Cost Structure
The accelerated track cost for the 2020-21 academic year is $19,343 per quarter. Accelerated full-time students in the Standard and Bridge Programs will pay the full cost each quarter, with an estimated total tuition of $116,058 for Standard Program students and $135,401 for Bridge Program students.
Traditional & Part Time Cost Structure
The traditional and part time cost for the 2020-21 academic year is $4,836 per credit, with an estimated total tuition of $116,064 for Standard Program students and $130,572 for Bridge Program students.
Estimated Total Tuition Cost
Accelerated track (Standard Program):
$116,058
Accelerated track (Bridge Program):
$135,401
Traditional track (Standard Program):
$116,064
Traditional track (Bridge Program):
$130,572
Part-Time track (Standard Program):
$116,064
Part-Time track (Bridge Program):
$130,572
Cost of Living Allowance
Cost of living allowances are based on estimates and represent the maximum values for determining your cost of attendance. Your cost of attendance includes the cost of tuition plus an additional estimated cost of living allowance (approximately $7,500 per quarter) for other expenses (books, rent, food, transportation, etc.). Your actual expenses may vary.
1 Quarter Cost of Living Allowance
Type of Expense | 1 Quarter |
---|---|
Room and Board | $5,518 |
Books | $694 |
Transportation | $270 |
Personal Expenses | $1,273 |
Loan Fees | $503* |
NU Student Health Plan** | ** |
Total | $8,258 |
2 Quarter Cost of Living Allowance
Type of Expense | 2 Quarter |
---|---|
Room and Board | $11,036 |
Books | $1,388 |
Transportation | $540 |
Personal Expenses | $2,546 |
Loan Fees | $1,006* |
NU Student Health Plan** | ** |
Total | $16,516 |
3 Quarter Cost of Living Allowance
Type of Expense | 3 Quarter |
---|---|
Room and Board | $16,554 |
Books | $2,082 |
Transportation | $810 |
Personal Expenses | $3,819 |
Loan Fees | $1,509* |
NU Student Health Plan** | ** |
Total | $24,774 |
4 Quarter Cost of Living Allowance
Type of Expense | 4 Quarter |
---|---|
Room and Board | $22,072 |
Books | $2,776 |
Transportation | $1,080 |
Personal Expenses | $5,092 |
Loan Fees | $2,012* |
NU Student Health Plan** | ** |
Total | $33,032 |
1 Quarter Cost of Living Allowance
Room and Board | Books | Transportation | Personal Expenses | Loan Fees | NU Student Health Plan** | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$5,251 | $694 | $270 | $1,273 | $525* | ** | $8,013 |
2 Quarter Cost of Living Allowance
Room and Board | Books | Transportation | Personal Expenses | Loan Fees | NU Student Health Plan** | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$10,502 | $1,388 | $540 | $2,546 | $1,050* | ** | $16,026 |
3 Quarter Cost of Living Allowance
Room and Board | Books | Transportation | Personal Expenses | Loan Fees | NU Student Health Plan** | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$15,753 | $2,082 | $810 | $3,819 | $1,575* | ** | $24,039 |
4 Quarter Cost of Living Allowance
Room and Board | Books | Transportation | Personal Expenses | Loan Fees | NU Student Health Plan** | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$21,004 | $2,776 | $1,080 | $5,092 | $2,100* | ** | $32,052 |
* The U.S. Department of Education deducts origination fees from each federal loan disbursement. For information on loan origination fees visit the Interest Rates and Fees page of the Federal Student Aid website.
** All students must maintain health insurance that meets the University’s standards. You will have the opportunity to waive the NU Student Health Plan via CAESAR if you have other comparable coverage. Students enrolled in the fall quarter will be billed for the annual premium amount ($4,170) in the fall quarter (for coverage from September 1 through August 31). Students admitted in subsequent quarters will be charged a pro-rated premium amount based on the number of quarters of coverage remaining.
The Graduate School covers 65 percent of the cost of the NU Student Health Plan for Counseling@Northwestern students enrolled full time (3-4 credits). Students enrolled less than full time are responsible for the entire cost of the NU Student Health Plan.
Financial Aid
US citizens and permanent residents have multiple options for financial aid, including federal loans, grants, and program scholarships. We encourage applicants to apply for financial aid at the same time they submit their application to Northwestern.
Learn how to apply for financial aid here.
Visit the Evanston Office of Graduate Financial Aid website for additional details about general financial aid and loan options, or contact an admissions counselor at 1-844-684-6221 or admissions@counseling.northwestern.edu.
Counseling@Northwestern awards a limited number of scholarships and partner organization benefits to applicants. Be sure to connect with an Admissions Counselor by calling Phone Number: 1-844-684-6221 or email admissions@counseling.northwestern.edu if you would like to be considered for one of these institutionally funded scholarship opportunities.
To learn more about financial aid for Counseling@Northwestern students, read the Tuition and Financial Aid FAQ.
Immersions
Counseling@Northwestern students are required to attend two in-person immersions during their time in the program. The immersions are held in Evanston, Illinois, and are required in order to complete the program. There are some additional out-of-pocket costs not covered by financial aid associated with these immersions, including travel to Evanston.
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