Tuition and Program Costs
The 2009-10 tuition rate is $3,422 per credit (1 credit=1 class; 15 total credits required for completion of MS degree). In past years, tuition has increased approximately 4 to 5 percent each year.
Students taking alternative schedule option courses are required to pay an additional $400 per class fee to underwrite additional expenses related to the on-campus residency sessions (e.g., program-provided meals).
Other student expenses you should plan for include the following:
- Books/coursepacks: $50-$150 per class
- Simulation/case materials: $5-$50, depending on the course
- Leadership asssessments: $115-$175 per assessment
- Health insurance: $2,370 (basic plan; proof of insurance required to waive fee)
- Transportation: most parking is free after 4 p.m. and on weekends; daily, monthly and yearly passes are available for purchase for parking during monitored hours ($40/month)
- Optional event costs (e.g., special lectures, workshops or conferences): $10-$150, depending on the event
- Personal laptop: If you do not already own a laptop, we strongly recommend that you purchase one to help you complete the requirements of this program. Discounts are available to NU students--see Northwestern's IT (NUIT) department for more information.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to students in the form of government-sponsored loans. Students will work with the Financial Aid Office to complete the appropriate forms and determine eligibility.
To ensure timely receipt of financial aid, students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible after January 1 for the upcoming year. The FAFSA is available from many libraries and financial aid offices or by calling 1-800-4FED-AID or visiting the FAFSA web site.
The application for financial aid is due as soon as, but not before, students have been admitted to the program.
Note: The MSLOC Program is housed withing the School of Education and Social Policy and is not officially a part of The Graduate School (TGS). However, we adhere to many TGS policies and make use of their many resources and sources of information. MSLOC students’ financial aid is administered through TGS.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Students who are enrolled in two courses or more may be eligible for one or more federal or Northwestern loan programs. If you are interested in financial aid to help cover the costs of attendance, you can find the necessary forms and information on how to get started here.
Other Sources
- More information regarding student loans
- Financial aid document downloads
- Access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) materials
