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Instructions for first-year (freshman) applicants
Applicants are considered on the basis of probable success at Northwestern College as indicated primarily by high school grades, class rank and test scores. Personal interviews and campus visits are encouraged—though not required—in determining admission.
In order to increase your chances of receiving the most financial aid possible, you should apply early your senior year of high school. Once all forms have been submitted, you can expect to hear back from Northwestern regarding the status of your application within two weeks.
Steps in applying for admission:
- Complete the Application for Admission. There is no fee if you apply online. If you submit the paper form, the application fee is $25. For a paper version of the application, you may either download and print the form or ask that an application packet be sent to you by e-mailing admissions@nwciowa.edu or calling 1-800-747-4757. Once completed, the application should be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
Northwestern College
101 7th Street SW
Orange City, IA 51041
- Ask your high school guidance counselor to fill out the personal/academic evaluation and return it to our admissions office. [download personal/academic evaluation form (Requires Adobe® Reader®)]
- Submit an official copy of your high school transcript to Northwestern College.
- Take the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and have your test scores sent to Northwestern College. (Northwestern’s ACT code is 013460; our SAT code is 6490.) If you’ve already taken the test, your score will be printed on your high school transcript.
Important financial aid information for first-year applicants
In order to be considered for need-based scholarships and financial aid, you must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application may be filed any time after January 1; our priority deadline for certain kinds of funding is April 1.
Northwestern also provides financial aid that is merit-based. You may be eligible for scholarships and grants based on your academic ability or talent in music, theatre, art or athletics. While the FAFSA isn’t required for these awards, you will need to contact the appropriate department.
For more information about financial aid and scholarships for entering students, please visit our financial aid website.
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