Navigating Your Student Account
When you log into Self-Service, you can access Student Finance to view real-time details about your student account.
Steps to access and make a payment:
- Log into .
- Click on Student Finance.
- You will land on the Account Summary page.
- To make a payment:
- Click Make a Payment next to Total Amount Due.
- You will be directed to the Make a Payment screen.
- If you need to pay rent, select “Other” to apply your payment.
- Note: The Total Payment box may not reflect your rent balance if credits are applied. Check the 鈥淥ther鈥� line for the correct amount due.
Icons and their meaning in student finance:
Only relevant icons will be displayed based on your account.
- Charges: Tuition, housing, meal plans, course fees, etc.
- Payments: Cash payments from you/your parent and financial aid funds posted.
- Refunds: Amounts refunded due to overpayment.
- Anticipated Financial Aid: Aid that is expected but not yet posted.
- Balance: Amount you currently owe (Charges – Payments – Anticipated Aid).
For more details on any category, expand the item in the list.
Accessing account activity:
- Hover over Student Finance in the top navigation menu and select Account Activity for a detailed breakdown of your student account.
If you have any questions, contact Student Accounts at (773) 244-5560 or studentaccounts@northpark.edu.
Anticipated financial aid
Institutional aid and government grants
- Institutional aid is disbursed almost daily.
- State and federal grants are received at regular intervals and disbursed accordingly.
Loan disbursement requirements
Your loan funds will not be disbursed until:
- Your loan documents are received.
- You are registered at least half-time.
- Verification is complete (if required).
Until these steps are completed, your loan will be marked as 鈥渋neligible鈥� and will not be factored into your balance due. Check your Financial Aid Checklist to see any outstanding requirements.
Percentage-based scholarships and grants
If you see 鈥淩estricted Award鈥�, this means:
- The system enters an estimated amount.
- Your actual award is calculated based on the percentage of the award and your charges.
- Example: A student with 50% tuition coverage and a $10,000 estimated award will receive only $2,500 if their tuition is $5,000. The remaining $7,500 will not be disbursed.
Contact
Student Accounts
Johnson Center, first floor
Chicago, IL 60625
studentaccounts@northpark.edu
(773) 244-5560