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Northwestern University

For Pell-eligible students with an EFC of 20% or less of the cost of attendance, after the family covers any EFC, the University covers the remaining student budget with work-study and grant aid.
For Pell-eligible students with an EFC of 20% or less of the cost of attendance. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers any EFC, the University ensures enough work study and grant aid to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $38,461
Books & Supplies $1,686
Room & Board $11,703
Transportation & Personal Expenses $2,134
Total Expenses:     $53,984   


For all students who have accumulated $20,000 in federal need-based loans, after the family covers any EFC, the University covers the remaining student budget with work-study and grant aid.

For all students who have accumulated $20,000 in federal need-based loans. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers any EFC, the University ensures enough work study and grant aid to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $38,461
Books & Supplies $1,686
Room & Board $11,703
Transportation & Personal Expenses $2,134
Total Expenses:    $53,984   

About the Financial Aid Pledge (2009-10):

Who qualifies for the pledge (in addition to common requirements)?
Pell-eligible students with demonstrated with an EFC of less than 20% of the cost of attendance qualify for no loans. All students qualify for the $20,000 cap on cumulative need-based loans.

How is EFC determined and used?
Institutional methodology determines both the parent contribution and eligibility for the program. Aid packages for freshmen include an expected student contribution of $2,200.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
$2,300 in work. Pell-eligible students with an EFC of 20% of less than Cost of Attendance have no loans; all others have cumulative need-based loans capped at $20,000.

Does the offer account for the full student budget?
Yes.

How are outside scholarships handled?
Outside scholarships reduce work-study then institutional grant aid.

For more information:
Northwestern's No-Loan Pledge

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Evanston, IL
    Type: Private 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 9,844
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 10%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: 49%
    Average debt: $19,808

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