Financial Aid

Just need our FAFSA code?

The Northwestern Health Sciences University school code is 012328.

Most Northwestern students are eligible for federal financial aid. To find out if you are eligible, you must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. If you have questions, our financial aid staff will assist you.

Applying for Federal Financial Aid

  1. Step 1

    Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

    Apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN. Fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and sign with your PIN. The Northwestern Health Sciences University school code is 012328.

  2. Step 2

    Complete Online Entrance Counseling for Federal Stafford Loans

    You must complete online Entrance Counseling to obtain a Stafford Loan. Sign with your PIN.

  3. Step 3

    Sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN)

    To complete your Stafford Loan application process, you must sign a Master Promissory Note with your PIN.

  4. Step 4

    Fill out your final documentation

    These documents help us complete the final processing of your financial aid.

When to Apply for Federal Financial Aid

As a prospective student or current student, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) after January 1 of the year you plan to enroll.

If filing taxes, wait until after you have filed.

Examples of Financial Aid Awarded

Take a look at real-life examples of financial aid awards.

Grants and Scholarships

Grants and scholarships are available for:

  • College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
  • College of Chiropractic
  • School of Massage Therapy

Learn more about grants and scholarships.

Northwestern offers a variety of institutional and privately-funded scholarships to assist our students with financing their education.

Additional financial assistance is available through Federal Grants, the U.S. Grant and the International Scholarship.

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