Northwestern University MS in Information Technology

Tuition for the M.S. in Information Technology includes not only the cost of instruction, but also books and other classroom materials, orientation and graduation events, meals and refreshments on class days, resources provided by the staff, and a variety of Northwestern University services. Tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year is $9,550 per quarter, or $28,650 per year.

Approximately 80% of our students receive at least some financial support from their employer, and about 50% apply for financial aid in the form of loans. Scholarships, grants and other similar awards are not available at this time.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for federal loans via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Federal loan programs include the Stafford and Perkins loans and are not credit-based. Students may also choose to pursue an alternative loan, either through Northwestern University or outside lenders. Students are advised to check with their preferred banks or lenders for other options.

The graduate financial aid office can help interested students through the loan application process and can answer any other questions you may have about financial aid. Visit http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/financialaid/studentloans/ for additional information, including important application deadlines.

Tuition bills are generated by the registration process, and tuition for each quarter is generally due by the first day of that quarter. The University's default billing system is e-billing. Students are notified via e-mail about a pending balance. Payments can be made online (via linked bank accounts) or by mailing payment. Other options include:

The University can bill an employer directly if payment can be made at the beginning of the quarter.
Students (or their employers) can arrange to make nine equal payments between July and March through the 9PAY installment plan.
Students can pay the entire quarter's or year's tuition up front.

For additional questions regarding tuition and/or financial aid, please contact our office at 847-491-5931.