Northwest Promise Program

Northwest Promise

Tuition and standard fees are 100% covered by the Northwest Promise Program

How do I qualify for the Northwest Promise Program?

1. Fill out FAFSA
2. Apply to Northwest as a first-time freshman incoming 2023 -AND- Be registered as a full-time undergraduate domestic student
3. A family income of $65,000 or less -OR- Be Pell grant-eligible
4. For domestic students only

MISSOURI RESIDENT

• High School GPA 2.50+ and ACT 18-36 -OR- 2.75+ high school GPA with less than 18 ACT or no ACT test score

 NON-MISSOURI RESIDENT

• Must be eligible for Bearcat Advantage

Renewable for four years with the following stipulations:

• Reapplication of FAFSA by Feb. 1 for consideration of state grants used in determining Northwest Promise funding
  • Please note, only for the 2024-25 aid year, the priority deadline is being extended to April 1, 2024.
• A family income of $65,000 or less -OR- Be Pell grant-eligible
• Completion of 24 Northwest credit hours
• 2.00 Northwest cumulative GPA for Missouri residents
• 3.00 Northwest cumulative GPA for non-Missouri residents
• A combination of federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships plus the Northwest Promise grant covers regular tuition and standard fees