2025 Student Financial Services Brochure

Opening Doors to a Global Education A guide to financial resources for undergraduate students.

Academic Year 2025–2026

$

470M

in institutional aid was awarded to undergraduate students for the 2024–2025 academic year

Smart Investment.

Better Return.

A top-tier education is an investment in your future—and one of the most important decisions you’ll make.

At Northeastern University, the value of that investment has never been more sound. You’ll graduate with a competitive advantage through our experiencedriven learning model, which is powered by our global network of campuses, partnerships, and alumni.

Student Financial Services is here to support you—from providing essential information while you prepare your financial aid application to guiding you and your family throughout your learning journey. We look forward to helping you make your college dream a reality.

Learn more at studentfinance.northeastern.edu.

Financial Aid Eligibility Every student’s financial situation is different. To determine your eligibility for different funding options, Northeastern considers the following factors:

Family Details

Citizenship

Your living situation, sibling

Based on financial need, U.S. citizens

enrollment status, and other details

and eligible noncitizens may have

are considered for certain types

access to federally funded grants

of need-based aid.

and loans.

Financial Circumstances

Although international students are not eligible for federal aid, other financing options are available.

Your family’s income, assets (investments and savings, including home equity), and other details are considered as part of this process.

Enrollment Program Students can join the Northeastern community through several campuses and programs, each with their own costs and financing options.

Types of Aid There are several ways to fund your Northeastern education based on your eligibility, including:

Merit and Other Scholarship Programs All students are considered for competitive scholarships based on their exceptional achievements. No separate application is needed.

Grants Federal, state, and institutional sources can provide grants—a form of gift aid that does not need to be repaid—to students based on their financial need.

Work-Study Students can earn money toward their education through federally funded, part-time employment through the university.

Loans Many student loan options, including federal and private financing, are available to students and families.

Learn more at studentfinance.northeastern.edu/ types-of-aid.

Northeastern Promise At Northeastern, we believe financing your education is a partnership that continues throughout your enrollment, not just your first year—that’s the Northeastern Promise.

Demonstrated Financial Need We’re dedicated to meeting the full demonstrated need for each admitted student who is eligible for federal financial aid.

Awarded Aid Northeastern University merit scholarships and Northeastern University grant funds will not be reduced during your undergraduate program

47%

drop in the average debt of students graduating from Northeastern from 2013 to 2022

funds will increase annually at the same percentage rate as the increase in tuition.

Financial Hardship If your family experiences a substantial adverse change in financial circumstances, we’ll reevaluate your aid package and make available all financial resources for which you qualify.

(for up to eight in-class semesters).

Scan the QR code or visit

Need-Based Grants

to learn more.

northeastern.edu/NUpromise

Northeastern University’s need-based grant

No Loans for Pell Recipients In addition to the Northeastern Promise, we offer expanded financial support for eligible Federal Pell Grant recipients. We meet the full demonstrated need without federal direct loans by offering grants, scholarships, and work-study opportunities to qualifying students.

More Ways to Run With the Pack Northeastern is committed to helping you make your higher education goals a reality. In addition to merit scholarships, needbased grants, federal work-study, and loans, we encourage you to consider these additional factors in your financial plan.

Payment Plan Northeastern offers interest-free, semester-based, monthly payment plans. Families can enroll in a plan for a nominal fee and make budgeted installments to pay direct-billed expenses.

Payment plans are budget-based and balances do not update automatically if your account balance changes.

No Tuition for Co-op During co-op, you’re only responsible for housing and food costs. You won’t have to pay tuition unless you choose to enroll in courses during the experience.

Global Experience Funding The university offers resources to offset the costs of travel and housing expenses for opportunities such as study abroad or global co-op.

Student Employment Paid on-campus employment in university facilities or through approved employer partnerships can be a great option, particularly for international students. Learn more at studentemployment. northeastern.edu. For international students, visit international. northeastern.edu/ogs/employment.

Financial Tools for Families We offer two tools that present informed estimates to help you better understand the cost of attending Northeastern and to help you create your financial plan.

MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator Looking for a quick answer on what to anticipate for your college costs? By answering six basic financial questions, the MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator will provide a cost estimate and a breakdown of the funding options you may be eligible for at Northeastern.

Scan the QR code or visit studentfinance.northeastern.edu/ myintuition to get started.

Net Price Calculator Use the Net Price Calculator for a more in-depth estimate of your college costs. This tool takes more time than MyinTuition and requires you to have access to your financial documents and tax information.

Learn more at npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/ northeastern.

Estimated Cost of Attendance Below are the estimated costs for the 2025–2026 academic year by enrollment program.

We encourage you to use one of our financial calculators to understand your estimated costs better.

Boston and Oakland

The N.U.in Program

Begin your journey on our Boston

London Scholars and New York City Scholars

or Oakland degree-granting campuses.

Spend your first semester studying in London

institution. Then return to Northeastern’s

Estimated Costs for Fall and Spring

or New York City, two of the most culturally

Boston campus for your spring semester.

vibrant cities in the world.

Estimated Billed Costs for Fall

› Tuition

$67,990

› Fees: Boston

Kick off your first semester abroad at a partner

$1,299

Estimated Billed Costs

› Fall Semester Tuition

› Fees: Oakland

$1,744

› Tuition $67,200

› Fall Program Fee (Including

› Housing

$13,148*

› Program Fee (Including

› Food

$8,900*

› Books and Course Materials

$1,000**

› Personal Expenses

$900**

› Transportation

$900**

Estimated Boston Cost of Attendance $94,137

$33,600

Housing and Flight Costs)

Housing and Flight Costs)

$21,984*

Estimated Total Full Year

$89,184

*Flight costs are only included as part of the program fee for London Scholars.

Estimated Oakland Cost of Attendance $94,582 *These figures vary based on housing and dining choice. **Estimated indirect costs not billed by Northeastern.

Estimated Total Fall Semester

$10,992 $44,592

Estimated Costs for Spring › Tuition $33,995 › Fees $740 › Housing $6,574* › Food $4,450* › Books and Course Materials

$500**

› Personal Expenses

$450**

› Transportation $450** For detailed information regarding tuition and fees, visit studentfinance.northeastern.edu/tuition.

Estimates are current based on the date of publication. All rates are subject to final Board of Trustee approval.

The estimates above do not include visa/passport fees, independent travel, textbooks, medical, or other personal expenses associated with The N.U.in Program, London Scholars, and New York City Scholars.

The N.U.in Program, London Scholars, and New York City Scholars enrollment programs are not eligible for federal financial aid. Institutional aid and private financing options may be available.

Estimated Total Spring Cost of Attendance

$47,159

*These figures vary based on housing and dining choice. **Estimated indirect costs not billed by Northeastern.

Become a Husky

Apply for Admission Submit your application by one of the priority filing deadlines. Scan the QR code or visit admissions.northeastern.edu/apply to apply today.

You must submit this information by the following priority filing deadlines.

Priority Filing Deadlines › Early Decision I: November 15* › Early Action: December 1* › Early Decision II: January 15 › Regular Decision: February 15 Northeastern School Codes › FAFSA Northeastern code: 002199 › CSS Profile Northeastern code: 3667

Application Deadlines

Submit Additional Documents

› Early Decision I and Early Action: November 1

Watch your email inbox and the Application

› Early Decision II and Regular Decision: January 1

Complete CSS Profile and FAFSA All first-year undergraduate applicants are

Status Check portal for additional requests for materials, including personal tax returns, business tax returns, W-2 forms, and other documents.

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be

Connect With Student Financial Services

considered for federal and state funding.

Explore studentfinance.northeastern.edu

They must also complete the CSS Profile to

for additional information about investing

apply for need-based institutional funding.

in your Northeastern education, and look

Qualifying Massachusetts residents who

out for invitations to virtual and in-person

cannot complete the FAFSA due to their

events offering opportunities to connect in

immigration status may apply for need-based

real time with our team.

required to complete the Free Application

state financial aid through the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA).

*Please visit studentaid.gov for further details regarding the expected release date of the 2026–27 FAFSA on October 1, 2025.

Visit studentfinance.northeastern.edu to start planning your future at Northeastern.

Student Financial Services 354 Richards Hall 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115-5000 617.373.3190 617.373.8735 (fax) 617.373.5714 (TTY)

Tuition rates, all fees, rules and regulations, and courses and course content are subject to revision by the president and the Board of Trustees at any time.

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The information contained in this brochure is current as of its printing (August 2025). The contents are subject to change without notification if there is a change in federal and/or state regulations and/or university policy.