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Northwest Missouri State University


Summer Aid Application

Summer Aid Application

Undergraduate students must enroll for at least six hours and graduate students must enroll for at least five hours to be eligible for summer financial aid.

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Accept Your Award

Accept Your Award

Award offers indicate your eligibility for all aid programs. All awards are based upon eligibility which is calculated using the information you provided on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Your financial aid award offer is available on your Northwest CatPAWS account.

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It's FAFSA Time...

It's FAFSA Time...

Don't forget to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.

The priority deadline for Missouri residents is April 1.

Go To FAFSA

Bearcat Advantage

Bearcat Advantage

For the first-time ever, new students can earn in-state rates, saving students more than $6,000.

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Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance

At Northwest Missouri State University, we know that the importance of a quality education in today's world is a major investment. We are committed to providing a high quality education at a competitively affordable cost.

By the Numbers

Northwest students annually receive over
$18 MILLION
in scholarships and grants

OUT-OF-STATE students can earn IN-STATE TUITION

Average savings of
$1,200
per year on textbooks

More than
90%
of incoming freshmen receive some form of financial aid
Getting Started Financial Aid Timelines
Student Scholarships Student & Parent Loans

Scholarships

Northwest's goal is to make higher education accessible to as many qualified students as possible. The University awards scholarships to students based on academic ability, financial need or a combination of both need and academic merit.

Freshman Scholarships Transfer Scholarships
Continuing Student Scholarships Graduate Student Scholarships

Verification

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Approximately one out of every three FAFSAs submitted to the Department of Education will be selected for a process called verification.

If your FAFSA is selected for verification, you will be required to submit additional documentation to Northwest in order for Northwest to award your financial aid. If your FAFSA is selected, Northwest will notify you by regular mail (address indicated on the FAFSA), to let you know that additional documentation is required.  If you are selected for the verification process, please submit your documents to our office promptly, so that the packaging process is not delayed.

Verification Forms

*If you have not been contacted by the Northwest Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to complete the verification process or supply additional documentation, please do not go any further with the link listed above. Your financial aid will be processed without the need for any further documentation at this time.