Be Every You With a More Affordable Education
College costs can feel like a lot to navigate, but Northwest Missouri State scholarships and financial assistance can help make your education more affordable. One application can put you in consideration for many scholarship opportunities, and filing the FAFSA helps you be considered for federal, state and institutional aid. With need-based financial aid, scholarship support and guidance from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance, you can better understand your options, plan for college and focus on your schoolwork, your goals and your future.
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From need-based financial aid to a merit scholarship that rewards your achievement, Northwest offers several ways to help you pay for college.
You can earn Northwest Missouri State University scholarships based on your academic achievement, leadership, involvement and other accomplishments. A merit scholarship, for example, rewards strong grades and test scores.
You can access Northwest Missouri State financial aid by filing the FAFSA. Depending on your eligibility, your aid may include grants, loans, work-study and other assistance from federal, state and institutional sources.
Northwest is ACT/SAT test optional for admission, but submitting scores may help with admissions decisions, automatic scholarships and course placement. If you’ve taken the ACT or SAT more than once, send all your scores so Northwest can use your highest subscores through superscoring.
The Northwest Promise Program covers 100% of tuition and standard fees for eligible first-time freshmen. There is no separate application; complete the FAFSA to be considered. To qualify, you must be a full-time undergraduate student who meets income, Pell eligibility, residency and academic requirements.
Accessing Northwest Missouri State University scholarships and financial aid starts with filing the FAFSA and completing Northwest’s Standard Scholarship Application.
File the FAFSA so Northwest can review your eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid. When you file, use school code 002496 so your information reaches the university.
After you’ve applied and been admitted to Northwest, complete Northwest’s Standard Scholarship Application in CatPAWS, our student portal. The scholarship application, available Sept. 1 through Feb. 1, connects you to many scholarship opportunities for the upcoming academic year. If you want to pursue performance-based scholarships in athletics, music, theatre or forensics, contact the appropriate department because those opportunities may follow a different process.
After you submit your materials, log in to CatPAWS and check your Northwest email for updates, follow-up requests and scholarship information.
If you have questions about Northwest Missouri State scholarships, the FAFSA, the Standard Scholarship Application or how to apply, review the frequently asked questions below. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central Time).
Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Student Services Temporary Office Building (STO) - Lot 27
660.562.1363
finaid@nwmissouri.edu
Review the FAQ below for answers to common questions. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, visit the full financial aid FAQ page or contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance for help.
Need-based financial aid includes grants, work-study and some federal loans. Your eligibility is based on the financial information in your FAFSA, including factors such as your family’s income.
Northwest Missouri State University scholarships may recognize your academic performance, leadership, involvement and other accomplishments. For students comparing scholarships in Missouri, these awards can help lower what you pay for college.
Scholarship requirements vary by award. Some opportunities consider need-based financial aid information from your FAFSA, while others are scholarships based on GPA.
Yes, the Standard Scholarship Application is available from Sept. 1 through Feb. 1. Filing the FAFSA early also helps the university determine your eligibility for financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Complete the FAFSA after you apply to Northwest so the university can use your information to determine your eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid. Use school code 002496 and aim to meet the Feb. 1 priority deadline.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Northwest Promise Program covers your tuition and standard fees. To qualify, you must be a first-time freshman, file the FAFSA and meet income, Pell eligibility and academic criteria.
Yes. As a Military Friendly School, Northwest welcomes veterans and military-connected students to use their education benefits here. You may also qualify for other financial assistance. Learn more about veterans resources.
