Financial Aid and Expenses

Tuition for the 2008-2009 academic year is $36,756. Increases should be anticipated in subsequent years. To help determine your need for financial aid, please consult the Estimated Expenses Worksheet (PDF 47 KB / 1 page), provided by the Graduate School.

Financial aid is available to admitted students, including international students, for five years and includes tuition scholarships, fellowship stipends, teaching and research assistantships, and Northwestern student health insurance coverage. Opportunities to teach may also be made available by the department.

Doctoral students who receive financial assistance during the first year of study and achieve satisfactory progress and meet program-specific requirements may expect to receive financial aid awards in years two, three, four, and five. Beginning in year two, there will be an expectation for students to work a minimum of 10 hours a week with faculty for professional development purposes. This type of work will include teaching and research assistance.

Applicants who wish to be considered for any type of financial aid should check the appropriate box on the online application form. No separate application for financial support is required by any department at the Kellogg School. To qualify for financial aid consideration, the application and supporting documents should be submitted by Dec. 31. Notification of the financial aid decision is generally made in March.