Financial Aid Brochure 2020-21

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Admissions Office 101 7th Street SW Orange City, IA 51041

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WONDERING HOW TO AFFORD THE COLLEGE YOU WANT? You’re not alone. Most U.S. families finance college with scholarships, grants and loans, as well as work-study or other campus employment.

We’ll help you tap into resources like these: Academic Scholarships

See what yearly scholarship amount you’ll receive when you enroll: nwciowa.edu/scholarships (amounts range from $8,000 to $18,000; Northwestern is test-optional, so we’ll base your calculation on your GPA alone or on your GPA + your ACT/SAT score)

Athletics (including Esports) and Performing Arts

Scholarships are available for student-athletes who intend to play intercollegiate sports or performers who participate in music or theatre

Legacy Grants

For students involved with a Reformed Church in America church or who have a family connection to Northwestern College ($1,500)

Iowa Tuition Grants

For in-state students who qualify ($6,200 for 2020–21)

Pell and SEOG Grants

For eligible full- and part-time undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (up to $6,345 for 2020–21)

Donor Scholarships

All enrolled students are automatically screened to determine eligibility for these scholarships available through the generosity of NWC supporters

of NWC students get financial aid

99.5%

of our recent graduates landed jobs or enrolled in grad school within 6 months of earning a degree

$42,500

2020–21 tuition, room & board

(North Suites and Stegenga Hall cost $250 more per year)

001883

Northwestern’s FAFSA code

fafsa.gov Where you’ll apply for financial aid Oct. 1

You can apply for financial aid as early as Oct. 1

We recommend using FAFSA’s data retrieval function, which pulls information directly from your and your parents’ 2019 IRS tax filings.

84% of NWC grads finish in 4 years or less (so you’re earning a salary earlier than your public university peers, the majority of whom take 5 or even 6 years to graduate)

QUESTIONS?

Applying for financial aid may seem complex, so we’re here to guide you and answer any questions. Contact our office any time.

finaid@nwciowa.edu | 712-707-7131 | nwciowa.edu/financial-aid