For Prospective Medical Assistant (MA) Students
Please join us:
NM Clinical Schools and Programs Virtual Information Session
Friday, November 7, 2025
9:00am - 11:30am
Application for the September 2025 program is OPEN
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Program Dates: September 2, 2025 - June 26, 2026 (Class of 2026)
The Northwestern Medical Assistant program is a part-time, 10-month program that provides 9 months of part-time didactic instruction followed by a 1 month, 160-hour, full-time externship.
Program start date: September 2, 2025
10-month program dates: September 2, 2025 through June 26, 2026;
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00am – 1:00pm
On-site attendance required at the Chicago campus
Hours: Monday through Friday full time/daytime hours
Eligible Applicants
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
ACCUPLACER exam & Interviews: July 14-15-16, 2025
Applicants notified of acceptance status: July 22, 2025
MANDATORY New Student Meeting:
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 950, Chicago 60611
*Program Tuition & Addition Costs
Information on tuition and additional costs are published by the Registrar's Office on this website. Program tuition, fees, and related expenses are subject to change. Additional costs are estimated and represent a good faith effort to disclose true costs of program attendance.
*Part-time or full-time Northwestern Medicine employees, employed for a minimum of 6 months and in good standing, may use the tuition reimbursement benefit to pay for tuition if accepted into the program.
**All students accepted into the Medical Assistant Program Class of 2026 who are not eligible for the NM tuition benefit will be recipients of the Arlie Weiss Memorial Scholarship which covers program tuition and fees.
NM Clinical Schools & Programs Refund Policy
Students who confirm their enrollment by submitting a completed enrollment agreement and $250 tuition deposit may cancel the agreement within 3 business days of submission and receive a full $250 tuition deposit refund.
After 3 business days, students who withdraw prior to the start of classes will receive a refund of all monies paid minus a $100 processing fee.
If a student is owed a refund, all monies due will be refunded within 45 calendar days from the date of withdrawal.
Students enrolled in the program who withdraw/terminate enrollment after the start of classes will be refunded as follows:
# of weeks attended % of full program tuition refunded
1-2 weeks 50%
3 weeks 25%
4 weeks 0%
Students who are dismissed or suspended from the NMHC clinical programs will not be entitled to any refund.
General Requirements & Program Policies
NM Clinical Schools and Programs Virtual Information Session
Friday, November 7, 2025
9:00am - 11:30am
Application for the September 2025 program is OPEN
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Program Dates: September 2, 2025 - June 26, 2026 (Class of 2026)
The Northwestern Medical Assistant program is a part-time, 10-month program that provides 9 months of part-time didactic instruction followed by a 1 month, 160-hour, full-time externship.
Program start date: September 2, 2025
10-month program dates: September 2, 2025 through June 26, 2026;
- 9-month classroom/laboratory instruction (20 hours per week)
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00am – 1:00pm
On-site attendance required at the Chicago campus
- 1-month EXTERNSHIP (160 hours, 40 hour per week)
Hours: Monday through Friday full time/daytime hours
Eligible Applicants
- Full-time or part-time NM employee in good standing (employed at NM for a minimum of six months) seeking Medical Assistant certification, with minimum of high school diploma or GED with a “C” average or above,
- Applicant with minimum high school diploma or GED with a “C” average or above
- All applicants must pass the ACCUPLACER exam
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
ACCUPLACER exam & Interviews: July 14-15-16, 2025
Applicants notified of acceptance status: July 22, 2025
MANDATORY New Student Meeting:
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 950, Chicago 60611
*Program Tuition & Addition Costs
Information on tuition and additional costs are published by the Registrar's Office on this website. Program tuition, fees, and related expenses are subject to change. Additional costs are estimated and represent a good faith effort to disclose true costs of program attendance.
- Tuition: $2,300
- Resource fee: $100
- Additional costs: $65 (includes application fee, liability insurance and program-specific supplies)
*Part-time or full-time Northwestern Medicine employees, employed for a minimum of 6 months and in good standing, may use the tuition reimbursement benefit to pay for tuition if accepted into the program.
**All students accepted into the Medical Assistant Program Class of 2026 who are not eligible for the NM tuition benefit will be recipients of the Arlie Weiss Memorial Scholarship which covers program tuition and fees.
NM Clinical Schools & Programs Refund Policy
Students who confirm their enrollment by submitting a completed enrollment agreement and $250 tuition deposit may cancel the agreement within 3 business days of submission and receive a full $250 tuition deposit refund.
After 3 business days, students who withdraw prior to the start of classes will receive a refund of all monies paid minus a $100 processing fee.
If a student is owed a refund, all monies due will be refunded within 45 calendar days from the date of withdrawal.
Students enrolled in the program who withdraw/terminate enrollment after the start of classes will be refunded as follows:
# of weeks attended % of full program tuition refunded
1-2 weeks 50%
3 weeks 25%
4 weeks 0%
Students who are dismissed or suspended from the NMHC clinical programs will not be entitled to any refund.
General Requirements & Program Policies