The NU International Loan Program is a Northwestern University loan program designed to help our International Students meet their financial aid need as determined by the Kellogg Financial Aid Office.
Interest is variable annually and set by the University, September 1st through August 31st. This program offers two distinct options:
Option A: This loan requires a credit-worthy U.S. citizen or permanent resident cosigner (spouse cannot act as cosigner). This option charges no origination fee and the current interest rate for the 2008-2009 academic year is 7.50%. Option B: No citizenship/residency requirement is required for the student or cosigner. International students are required to have a family member included as a cosigner (parent, guardian, or relative; spouse cannot act as co-signer). This option charges a 4.00% origination fee. The current interest rate for the 2008-2009 academic year is 8.00%.