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Northwestern University in Qatar
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At Northwestern Qatar, we understand a university education involves a significant financial decision for students and their families. We aim to create a community that is diverse, supportive, and inclusive as possible. As such, we are committed to ensuring this rigorous process is both accessible and as affordable as possible.
At Northwestern Qatar, we have a need-aware admission review, meaning that a request for financial aid and the amount of financial aid you require may factor into your admission decision.
Consists of interest-free loans from the Qatar Foundation (QF), which would be paid back or forgiven if certain criteria are met after graduation.
All applicants will be considered for merit scholarships during the application review. There is no additional application for consideration. Selected students will be notified at the time of admission.
Northwestern Qatar cannot assume responsibility for economic changes such as currency fluctuation, increases in cost of living, or loss of parental employment. The university cannot replace lost support a student may have expected to receive from friends, relatives, and government or corporate grants.
Northwestern charges the same tuition in Doha, Qatar as in Evanston, Illinois.
For a complete list of expenses, please visit https://my.qatar.northwestern.edu/finance/tuition.html
QF Portal and Documents Deadline (Instructions sent to applicants via email)
Financial Aid Letters Released
QF Portal and Documents Deadline (Instructions sent to applicants via email)
Financial Aid Letters Released
Northwestern Qatar recommends the FAFSA (United States citizens and residents only) be received by this date for maximum consideration for QF financial aid. Once the FAFSA is completed, applicants are required to inform Northwestern Qatar.
The deadline to pay your enrollment deposit.
Applicants interested in financial assistance can apply for Qatar Foundation interest-free education loans after submitting the Common App. We highly encourage all applicants to explore the opportunities offered by QF through their world class financial aid program by visiting the Qatar Foundation Financial Aid website.
The following documents are required for the QF financial aid application. Applicants may be requested to provide additional documents as requested by QF Student Financial Services. An application fee of $50 (180 QAR) is required.
A copy of the applicant’s passport, as well as for all family members
Qatari Resident Permit (if issued), as well as for all family members
A copy of your national ID
Latest transcript and/or enrollment letter
Student release form
Parent obligation form
Copy of receipts for educational payments for applicant and siblings
Official income letter from parents’ employer (father and mother)
Copy of bank statements for parents for the last 19 months as well as bank letters
If the family owns a business/company, please provide:
Deed certificate(s) for house and land
Tax forms - if any
Valid rental contract - if any
Bank loan letter(s) stating the initial amount, remaining balance, number of installments, as well as the expiration date of the loan(s), if any.
Qatar Foundation Student Financial Services will share a financial aid award decision after the admission decision is released. Admitted students with awards will receive another financial aid letter from Northwestern Qatar with information about the expected family contribution and indirect costs in advance of the May 1 enrollment decision deadline.
This is the total amount your family can contribute annually. Your family contribution is not the amount you will owe to Northwestern Qatar and/or the Qatar Foundation, but an estimate of the total “out-of-pocket” costs. The Expected Family Contribution is calculated based on your family’s unique circumstances, as reported on your financial aid application.
Northwestern Qatar awards a limited number of highly competitive merit scholarships for students. All applicants are automatically evaluated during the admissions process. Students will be informed of any merit scholarship in their admission letter.
To apply for federal student aid, you must:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Have a valid US Social Security number
Northwestern University in Qatar is offering a prepayment plan through our QuikPAY payment platform.
The prepayment plan is an installment payment option for payment on the student account. Students and families can pay in monthly installments leading up to the due date for the term’s charges to spread out the amount due at the start of each term. Plans are designed around the semester academic calendar used at Northwestern University in Qatar.
The link to application can be found here: NUQ Prepayment Plan