If you’re a veteran or active in the military, you’re welcome at Northwestern. We’re grateful for your service—and happy to let you know some veterans or students active in the armed forces may be eligible for Northwestern’s De Beer Legacy Veteran’s Scholarship, which ranges from $2,500 to $10,000 per year for full-time undergraduate students.

In addition, we are a Yellow Ribbon school and accept GI Bill ® benefits for qualifying students and their dependents. As a result of our services to veterans and their families, Northwestern has been ranked as a Top-10 Military-Friendly School. Contact Austin Nyhof, registrar, at anyhof@nwciowa.edu to learn more about your military benefits at Northwestern.

GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

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“One of the things I most appreciate about the Northwestern business department is its commitment to excellence and student understanding.”

Brian VandenBerg Brian VandenBerg’23 Business-Finance major from Mason City, Iowa

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“In my sociology classes, we reflect upon faith’s impact on our understanding of social problems. This skill of reflection has helped me understand why I believe what I believe. I have also learned how to dig deeper into the Bible to inform my knowledge of biblical truth.”

Caitlin Hornback Caitlin Hornback Sociology major from Winterset, Iowa

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Kip Cullinan Kip Cullinan Chemistry major from Urbandale, Iowa

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“Northwestern is well-known for the strength of its science programs, so I knew I would be challenged and well-prepared by the biology department. ”

Garrett Raymon Garrett Raymon Biology-Ecological Science major from Hills, Minnesota

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“Northwestern pushed me out of my comfort zone and enabled me to develop relationships with great people. The memories I have made with these lifelong friends is the biggest thing I am thankful for at Northwestern.”

Emily Strasser Emily Strasser Physical Education major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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Manuel Jaramillo Manuel Jaramillo Criminal Justice major from Selma, California

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Austin Dixon Austin Dixon Music major from George, Iowa

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Dominick Pickard Dominick Pickard Biochemistry major from Kalona, Iowa

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Andrew De Noble Andrew De Noble Exercise Science major from Rock Rapids, Iowa

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“Northwestern’s education faculty are amazing and constantly teach that faith goes hand-in-hand with learning at all levels. I really appreciate how quickly education majors are given hands-on experience in the classroom so we can determine early if this is the career path for us.”

Whitney Erickson Whitney Erickson Elementary education major from Story City, Iowa

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Misael Bruzzone Misael Bruzzone Economics major from Asunción, Paraguay

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Aaron Eckmann Aaron Eckmann Political Science major from Cavour, South Dakota

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Abigail Clarke Abigail Clarke Biology major from Waverly, Nebraska

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Karlveon Ford Karlveon Ford Business Administration major from Pueblo, Colorado

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“During my semester in Italy, I was blown away by the evidence that God is working in every corner of the world.”

Chloe Tschetter Chloe Tschetter Applied Design and Entrepreneurship major from Edgerton, Minnesota

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