How will outside scholarships affect my financial aid award?
Northwestern meets the full, demonstrated need of its financial aid applicants. You are required to report any outside scholarships that you are or will be receiving, as they are considered to be a part of your financial resources and must be taken into account with any other financial aid received. Earning outside scholarships is an excellent way to reduce your loan indebtedness. Your Northwestern Scholarship will not be reduced unless the total of your outside scholarships is greater than the total self-help portion of your award (need-based student loans and work-study). Outside scholarships do not reduce the expected family contribution. Please forward all scholarship checks directly to the Financial Aid Office, Attn: Scholarship Coordinator, 1801 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208.
