Withdrawals and Refunds
Assessments and Academic Programs
Assessments and Academic Programs
Listed below are the withdrawal and refund policies for assessments and each of our program types. Please note that refund policies vary depending on the program.
If you need to change a test registration, you will have up to 72 hours before the test date to make the change. You will need to call 847/467-1575 or e-mail ctd-admissions@northwestern.edu to change your registration. Cancelling or rescheduling an appointment may incur a $25 processing fee. No shows or cancellations within 72 hours will not be eligible for a refund.
If CTD needs to change or cancel a test date or time (tester illness, system maintenance, etc.), you will be contacted as soon as possible via phone or e-mail. A CTD staff member will work with you to reschedule the test. If a test cannot be rescheduled, a refund will be provided.
Refunds may take up to eight weeks to process.
Because NUMATS provides access to resources for families and students regardless of test participation, fees for Northwestern University's Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) are not refundable and may not be transferred to a future academic year.
Students who pay for a test and who are unable to test on their scheduled test date may be able to reschedule for a later test date (subject to the test agency policies) by calling the testing agency (College Board or ACT) directly. The testing agency will assess a change-of-date fee.
Please visit the testing agency website for the most up-to-date information and policies. Test fees paid for NUMATS registration are subject to the College Board and ACT refund policies.
If a test is cancelled due to inclement weather or another emergency, families will be notified about rescheduling options.
See program listings below for withdrawal deadlines and program-specific details.