Financial Aid Brochure 2016

We want you to get your money’s worth at Northwestern. Because our success depends on yours.

Reputation for value Northwestern is among America’s Top Colleges, according to Forbes.com, which bases its rankings on ROI (return on investment). And Money magazine includes NWC in its listing of the nation’s Best-Value Colleges. Other recognition includes: § 50 Great Affordable Colleges in the Midwest, GreatValueColleges.net § 50 Best Value Christian Colleges and Universities, Christian Universities Online § Nationwide Best Colleges for the Money, College Factual

UILDING INDS. UILDING AITH.

They’re also finishing college on time or earlier: 87% complete their degrees in 4 years or less. That means you’ll be earning a salary sooner than your public university peers, about half of whom take 5 or 6 years to graduate. NWC graduates are proving the value of their education at Mayo Clinic, Ernst & Young, Omaha Public Schools and workplaces around the world. Others are pursing advanced degrees at universities like Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins and the University of Iowa.

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96% of Northwestern graduates, on average, are employed or enrolled in grad school within six months of graduation.

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PAYING FOR COLLEGE

If you’re wondering how to afford the college experience you want, you’re not alone.

Most U.S. families finance college with financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study or other campus employment. We’ll help you tap into financial resources like these: § We offer academic scholarships ranging from $6,500 to $18,000 per year. Visit nwciowa.edu/scholarships, enter your test scores and GPA, and see what 4-year academic scholarship amount you’ll automatically receive when you enroll. (If you’re transferring to NWC, your academic scholarship will be based on your college GPA.) § Performers who participate in music and/or theatre and student-athletes who intend to play intercollegiate sports may receive fine arts or athletic scholarships. § Legacy Grants are available to students with a family or church connection to Northwestern College, and Iowa offers the Iowa Tuition Grant to in-state students who qualify.

Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your future.

And paying for it will be a big investment. The best investments are based on the quality of the product as well as its price. We’re a Christian college that produces high-quality graduates. So paying for a Northwestern education is really investing in yourself.

Bottom line: College is a ticket to your future. So spend wisely on an excellent education that will prepare you for a great career—as well as the rest of your life.

§ Numerous other need- and merit-based scholarships are available through the generosity of Northwestern alumni and supporters. All enrolled students are automatically screened to determine eligibility for the majority of these scholarships; a few require an application. Your admissions counselor will advise you.

Find out your academic scholarship amount at nwciowa.edu/scholarships

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

Applying for financial aid may seem complex, so we’re here to guide you and answer any questions. Contact our office any time: 712-707-7131 or finaid@nwciowa.edu 2016–17 tuition, room & board Average financial aid award

$38,200 $24,700

Individual financial aid packages, which include an average of $5,500 in federal loans, depend on a student’s GPA and test scores and a family’s FAFSA results and resources.

Average tuition, room & board out-of-pocket cost $13,500

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99% of Northwestern students get financial aid. And 97% of parents say Northwestern is worth the money.

Where to apply for financial aid

fafsa.ed.gov

When to apply for financial aid

Once you’ve applied to NWC, you can apply for financial aid as early as Oct. 1 using information from your parents’ 2015 income tax filing. We recommend using FAFSA’s data retrieval function, which pulls data directly from the tax filing.

Northwestern’s FAFSA code

001883