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You are bound by all billing, withdrawal, and refund policies set by your program and/or host institution. Any refunds of program fees and applicable deposits will be made according to the policies of your program and/or host institution, and not according to the standard ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵrefund policy applied on campus or the financial and withdrawal policies for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵprograms outlined below. Monies forfeited through withdrawal or dismissal will not be credited toward tuition or fees for further studies at Northwestern, and financial aid is not available to cover any such charges or penalties. Student Finance may bill the balance due on the cost of the program to your ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵstudent account.

If you receive financial aid and/or loans, you should consult with the Financial Aid Office for information about how your withdrawal will affect your federal, state, and/or institutional aid. No financial aid is available to cover cancellation fees or other costs associated with program withdrawal or dismissal.

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ reserves the right to suspend or cancel our affiliation with any program should such decisions be warranted by a change in health, safety, or other country conditions that impedes regular program delivery. Refer to the Undergraduate International Travel Policy for more information about Northwestern’s approach to undergraduate travel.

In the event of program cancellation due to health, safety, or other reasons, any refunds of program fees and applicable deposits will be made according to the policies of your program and/or host institution, and not according to the standard or the financial and withdrawal policies for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵPrograms outlined below. ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵwill make reasonable efforts to obtain refunds from your program and/or host institution but cannot guarantee any refunds.

Note:

• The Financial Aid Office will review program cancellations on a case-by-case basis for students who are receiving financial aid.
• Because full refunds are often not possible, students may wish to consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance that can be obtained through many travel agents or insurance companies. Policies vary on when trip cancellation insurance must be purchased, so students should check with travel insurance providers for more details.

If you choose to withdraw from a ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵProgram after confirming your participation, you must complete a .

The following financial and refund policies apply in cases of withdrawals and dismissals.  

You will be refunded the following percentage of the program fee (NU billable costs) based on the timing of your withdrawal: 

 Even if you have not yet paid the full program balance and do not attend the program, you will be responsible for paying any withdrawal fees. Therefore, in the case of voluntary withdrawals, it is in your best interest to immediately upon making a decision to withdraw in order to minimize financial consequences. 

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵis not responsible for costs that you pay directly including, but not limited to: passport and visa fees, vaccinations, airfare, and other transportation costs. 

1. No refunds will be issued after the program's commencement. ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵis not responsible for costs that you pay directly including, but not limited to: passport and visa fees, vaccinations, airfare, and other transportation costs. 
2. If you are withdrawn or dismissed from the program due to conduct, academic, legal, or other related issues, no refunds will be issued.
3. You are responsible for all expenses related to your early return from the program and may not be eligible to receive any academic credit depending on the timing of your withdrawal.
4. If you choose not to participate in a pre-paid program activity (such as a field trip, excursion, cultural event, courses, included meals, etc.), no portion of the program cost will be refunded.

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel any ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵprogram should such decisions be warranted by a change in health, safety, or other country conditions that impedes regular program delivery. Refer to the Undergraduate International Travel policy for more information about Northwestern’s approach to undergraduate travel.

In the event of program cancellation due to health, safety, or other reasons, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵwill make reasonable efforts to obtain refunds for recoverable program costs to participants but cannot guarantee any refunds. Unrecoverable program expenses cannot be refunded.

Note:

• The Financial Aid Office will review program cancellations on a case-by-case basis for students who are receiving financial aid.
• Because full refunds are often not possible, students may wish to consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance that can be obtained through many travel agents or insurance companies. Policies vary on when trip cancellation insurance must be purchased, so students should check with travel insurance providers for more details.

Regardless of the time of your withdrawal or in case of program cancellation, program scholarships, fellowships, travel grants, or other funding awarded to you by GLO, GESI, or other ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵdepartments may be canceled. You are responsible for any balance due resulting from this loss of funding. If you receive financial aid and/or loans, you should consult with the Financial Aid Office for information about how your withdrawal will affect your federal, state, and/or institutional aid. No financial aid is available to cover cancellation fees or other costs associated with program withdrawal or dismissal.