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Northwest Missouri State University

Application 2015-2016

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Admission requirements

Admission standards at Northwest Missouri State University are moderately selective. New freshman, transfer and returning student admissions are based on a combination of academic and personal considerations. Northwest takes an individual, holistic approach to the review of applications. An applicant’s academic accomplishments are a priority and are demonstrated by test scores, grades, class rank and exposure to a college prep curriculum. Admission to Northwest is not viewed as an entitlement based on grades and test scores. Our admissions process combines an examination of academic ability with flexible assessment of an applicant’s

experiences and potential. New freshmen are required to have completed a 24-unit core curriculum (16-unit core curriculum for 1996-2009 graduates) and meet the academic requirements in either Category I or Category II. (See box on pg. 3 or index guide on pg. 8.) Transfer students who have completed at least 24 hours of transferable, collegelevel coursework must have a 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) cumulative college GPA in transfer. An ACT score is recommended for placement purposes. For students with a cumulative college GPA in transfer below 2.00, consideration may be given based on

professional judgment, and acceptance may be granted on a probationary basis. In all cases, a student must be eligible to return to the last institution attended in order to be accepted to Northwest. Transfer students who have fewer than 24 hours completed will be considered for admission on the basis of the freshman admission requirements in addition to college work that has been completed. (Students transferring from non-regionally accredited institutions also will be considered as first-time freshmen; credits cannot be transferred to Northwest from a non-regionally accredited institution.)

First-time freshmen APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Take the ACT or SAT on one of the national test dates. Have your test scores sent to Northwest by entering the ACT college code number for Northwest (2338) on the test registration form. If you are completing the SAT, Northwest’s code is 6488. 2. Complete the application for admission in one of the following ways:  Complete and submit your application online and pay no application fee. To access the Northwest online application, go to nwmissouri.edu/admissions.  Complete and submit the paper application on pages 5-6 of this booklet, along with a $25 application fee, to the address below. This fee will be credited to your University account upon enrollment at Northwest.  MAILING ADDRESS: Office of Admissions Northwest Missouri State University 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 WALK-IN ADDRESS: 246 Administration Building or call 660.562.1148 There is no deadline for admission applications as we have a rolling admissions process. 3. Have your high school send an official copy of your six- or seven-semester transcript with class rank and GPA at

the time of application and a final eightsemester transcript showing the date of your high school graduation. 4. Official ACT/SAT scores must come directly from ACT/College Board. Scores reported on your high school transcript will be used for admission decisions but acceptance to the University will not be complete until official scores for the date you received the highest composite score are received from ACT/College Board. 5. If you have earned any college credit or dual credit while attending high school, you must request each college or university from which credit has been earned to send an official transcript to the Office of Admissions. For more information, go to nwmissouri.edu/ admissions/academics/dualcredit. htm. 6. Student copies of transcripts or personal copies of test results do not constitute official records or copies. ENHANCED FRESHMAN SEMINAR The Enhanced Freshman Seminar program at Northwest is designed for the firsttime freshman who, after thorough and thoughtful review of academic records and transcripts, is believed to have the potential to be successful at Northwest given the proper support. Students selected for participation in this program have identified areas of weakness and must participate in this program in order to enroll as a student at Northwest.

HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS Home-schooled students will be considered for admission on the same basis as traditional high school graduates. Submit official ACT/SAT results and descriptive information regarding your high school program of study. In order to be accepted, home-schooled students must meet one of the following criteria: 1. A 21 or higher on the ACT (or SAT equivalent) OR 2. A GED score of 2550 or better (or 255 depending on the date of the test) OR 3. A HiSET score of 75. Students who do not meet these requirements will be reviewed on an individual basis. GED/HiSET APPLICANTS A student may be considered for admission after receiving an equivalency certification with a total score of at least 2550 on the GED (based on the 2002 GED score standards) or a HiSET score of 75. Students who do not meet these requirements will be reviewed on an individual basis. Official ACT/SAT test scores are required unless the student is non-traditional (at least 24 years old). 1. See item 2 under First-Time Freshmen Application Process. nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply 2. Submit official GED/HiSET and ACT/SAT test results to Northwest. 3. Have your high school send an official copy of your partial high school transcript.

Transfer students APPLICATION PROCESS 1. See item 2 under First-Time Freshmen Application Process, above. 2. Request an official transcript be sent to the Northwest Office of Admissions for all college-level work you have attempted from each college or university attended. If you are in the process of completing courses, also have a final transcript sent at the end of the semester to complete your transfer file. 3. If you have earned fewer than 24 hours of college-level credits, you

must request an official transcript from your high school showing your class rank, GPA and high school graduation date. Official ACT/SAT scores must be sent directly from ACT/College Board. For students who have earned more than 24 hours of college-level credits, it is recommended that ACT/SAT scores be sent for the purpose of course placement. 4. You must submit previous transcripts regardless of whether those credits will apply to a Northwest degree. Hand-carried, personally delivered or

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issued-to-student transcripts are all unofficial even though they carry the college seal and/or signatures that are placed on official records. 5. Northwest has developed an automated process that defines exactly how your courses transfer to Northwest and meet your degree requirements. Information about equivalent courses from other institutions may be available on Northwest’s website at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/transfer/ equivalencies.htm.

Other admission requirements ADULT STUDENTS

Anyone who is 24 years of age and older at the time of application is considered an Adult Student. Admission for adult students will be based on high school GPA or GED/HiSET score and a personal essay. ACT/ SAT scores are not required but students are encouraged to submit them if available for course placement purposes.

Freshman admission from high school

Fall 2015-2016

CATEGORY I

CATEGORY II

1. 21 ACT composite or higher (or the SAT equivalent: SAT Critical Reading & Math 980); and 2. A minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA or above (on 4.00 scale) 3. High school core

1. Have a combined percentile index (see below) that equals or exceeds 100 points; and 2. A minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA or above (on 4.00 scale) 3. High school core

24-UNIT CORE CURRICULUM

RETURNING/FORMER STUDENTS

4 units of English 3 units of mathematics High school-level algebra or higher (students who take algebra prior to freshman year will be expected to complete 3 additional math units)  3 units of science Must include at least one laboratory course  3 units of social sciences Must include American history and at least one semester of government

If you have been absent from Northwest for one trimester or longer, you must reapply for admission. An application fee is not required. Complete your application in one of the following ways: 1. Complete and submit your application online at nwmissouri.edu/ admissions. 2. Request from the Office of Admissions a former/ returning student application.

1 unit of fine arts 3 units of additional coursework 1 practical art, 1 physical education, ½ health education, ½ personal finance  7 units of electives At least three units must be in English, mathematics, science, social sciences, fine arts or foreign language.

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COMBINED PERCENTILE INDEX Figure your class rank percentile by dividing your class rank by your class size, then subtract from 100 percent.

DACA STATUS

Applicants who have DACA immigration status or who are DACA-eligible are invited to apply and join U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents as eligible applicants to Northwest.

Using the Test Score Percentile Chart, find your ACT/SAT composite test score percentile.

AP/IB/CLEP

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Northwest utilizes the College Board Advanced Placement Tests (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) to award credits toward graduation. In order to receive credit, students must supply the Office of Admissions with original score reports from the testing agency.

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Add it to your class rank percentile, to get your Combined Percentile Index. FOR EXAMPLE: 

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Class Rank = 6 Class Size = 30 1 – (6 ÷ 30) = .80 Class Rank Percentile = 80 percentile ACT Composite Score = 19 ACT Percentile = 42

Combined Percentile Index = 80+42 = 122 122 exceeds the minimum combined percentile index of 100, so you would be admissible to Northwest. You can calculate your Combined Percentile Index online at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/ figureindex.htm

TEST SCORE PERCENTILE CHART ACT 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15

SAT Score Range* 1600 1540-1590 1490-1530 1440-1480 1400-1430 1360-1390 1330-1350 1290-1320 1250-1280 1210-1240 1170-1200 1130-1160 1090-1120 1050-1080 1020-1040 980-1010 940-970 900-930 860-890 820-850 770-810 720-760

Percentile 99 99 99 99 99 99 98 96 94 91 87 83 78 72 66 58 51 42 34 26 19 13

* Combination of SAT Critical Reading and SAT Mathematics scores

COURSE PLACEMENT — fall 2014 requirements, subject to change fall 2015

ACT/SAT subscores will be used to determine course placement. Math Skills and Introduction to College Writing are courses designed to better prepare students for college-level coursework. Completion of these courses does not fulfill mathematics and written communication general education course requirements. In addition, Math Skills does not satisfy hours toward graduation. Math ACT Math SAT Subscore Subscore Math Skills (17-090)** College-level Math

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English ACT Writing SAT Subscore Subscore Introduction to College Writing (10-110) Composition (10-111) Accelerated Composition (10-115)#

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* required, unless dual credit has been completed in these areas # Satisfactory completion of this course fulfills all six hours of the University’s General Education requirement for Written Communication. ** course fee of $27 for lab software and $8.60 for workbook

Math Skills is designed as 10 modules aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards and the College Entry Level Competencies. Diagnostic pre-tests will determine which modules/competencies individual students have mastered and which they still need to meet. Once deficient areas are identified, students will be required to complete those associated modules at a mastery level (80% competency) before being allowed to enroll in a college-level mathematics course. Students will only be required to complete work in deficient areas. Fall 2015 — MDHE will provide new placement recommendations, two data points required.

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Registration and orientation Trimesters at Northwest begin in late August (fall), early January (spring), early May, early June, early July and early August (summer). The fall and spring trimesters are 16 weeks long, while the May, June and July sessions are either four weeks or eight weeks long. The August summer session lasts two weeks.

New freshmen attend Summer Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR). SOAR takes place in June, and students must attend a one-day orientation and registration program. In addition, new freshmen attend Advantage. This is a four-day orientation program held in August prior to the beginning of the fall trimester. nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation

Transfer and former/returning students have a variety of orientation and registration options. Preregistration for the summer and fall trimesters takes place one day in April, one day in May and two other days in the summer. For the spring trimester, there is a day in late November/early December.

Articulated web-based major The Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree programs may be completed entirely online. Typically, students transfer into the program after completing an Associate of Arts degree at a partner institution. Northwest has articulated web-based agreements with the schools below. If your situation differs, contact the Office of Admissions for assistance. To ensure that you are eligible for one of these agreements, visit with your current advisor. Butler County Community College Colorado Community College Online Crowder Community College Fayetteville Technical Community College Iowa Western Community College Johnson County Community College Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kirkwood Community College Metropolitan Community College-KC Metropolitan Community College-Omaha Mineral Area Community College Moberly Area Community College North Central Missouri College Ozark Technical Community College

St. Charles Community College St. Louis Community College Southeastern Community College (Iowa) Southwestern Community College (Iowa) Three Rivers Community College Tulsa Community College

Northwest is unable to accept online students from Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, Massachusetts and Minnesota due to state regulation of distance education. Visit nwmissouri.edu/online/stateauthorization.htm for additional information.

Transfer equivalencies Northwest has developed articulation agreements with several community colleges. The transfer guides for general education requirements, as well as specific degrees such as the Associate of Arts in Teaching for some schools, can be found at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/transfer/articulation.htm.

Application instructions I. PERSONAL INFORMATION 1-14. Please provide the information requested. 15. U.S. citizen: Indicate yes or no. If you are not a citizen, but have received permanent residency, temporary protected status or DACA status from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly known as the INS), please indicate and attach official documentation of your status to the application. IF YOU ARE NOT A CITIZEN, OFFICIAL PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OR REFUGEE PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION. 16. Please indicate if you are a Missouri resident. If you mark yes, but your permanent address is outside the state of Missouri, please attach explanation for your residency status. 17. This information is required for financial assistance purposes.

II. ENROLLMENT PLANS 22. Admission status: Please indicate if you are a: 1) First-time freshman with no previous college credit EXCEPT that taken while concurrently enrolled in high school or during the summer immediately following high school graduation; 2) Transfer student who has credit from another college or university earned after graduation from high school unless a returning student;

24. Using the lists on page 28, indicate your planned degree and major.

V. GENERAL INFORMATION 40. Indicate if you plan to live on campus. Information on housing will be sent with your acceptance to Northwest. All freshmen must live on campus unless living with parents/guardians, married or at least 21 years old.

25. Please indicate if you have already completed a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree.

41. Indicate your choice(s) of extracurricular activities.

III. SCHOLARSHIP PARTICIPATION INFORMATION 26-32. Additional information needed for some scholarships determined from application for admission.

VI. SIGNATURE BE SURE TO SIGN AND DATE THE COMPLETED APPLICATION.

23. Mark the trimester and year for which you first plan to enroll at Northwest.

18-21. Information on gender, ethnicity, race and religious preference is optional and used for statistical reporting.

ATTENTION: ONLINE STUDENTS ONLY

You must be accepted two weeks prior to the first day of classes. 4

IV. ACADEMIC INFORMATION 33-39. Complete the information requested. First-time freshman applicants please note: on #35, provide your projected date of high school graduation. If you have enrolled in a program for college-level credit while in high school, please provide the information requested in #38.

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APPLICATION TERM If you complete this application for a particular trimester and do not enroll for that trimester, a new application must be completed should you desire to be considered for admission to a later trimester.

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Undergraduate application 2015-2016

Complete both sides and return this form, with the $25 application fee, to: Office of Admissions, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468-6001. The application fee may be submitted by check and made payable to Northwest Missouri State University. This fee will be credited to your University account upon enrollment at Northwest. Freshman applicants must have their high school submit an official transcript showing coursework, class rank and GPA as well as transcripts of any college coursework. Official ACT/SAT scores from the reporting institution are also required. Transfer applicants should submit official transcripts of all college coursework. Please print (in ink) or type.

Apply online at nwmissouri.edu with no application fee. I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. Social Security Number (required)

2. Date of birth

Year

Month

FOR OFFICE USE

Day

Last

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3. Full legal name

First

APPLICATION RECEIVED:

4. Other names used

Last

First

FEE RECEIVED:

5. Permanent address

Number and street

City

County

State

6. Home phone number

Area code

Requested:

ZIP code

Waived:

7. Cell phone number

Number

Area code

Number

8. Would you be interested in receiving text messages from Northwest?

Yes

9. Email address (complete only if you are a regular email user) 10. Birthplace

City

11.

State

Parent

Last

Country

Other contact

First

Address of above if different from item #5: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Guardian OR

Number and street

City

State

ZIP code

Please provide a daytime phone number for your parent/guardian:

Area code

Number

Parent/guardian email address #1: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/guardian email address #2: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

12. If you are a dependent, is this parent/guardian a member of the U.S. Armed Forces? If yes, is their official Home of Record, as filed with the military, Missouri? Yes 13. Do either of your parents/guardians have a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree? Yes 14. Is English your native language? Yes No 15. U.S. Citizen? Yes No If no, are you a permanent resident?

Yes No

Yes No If no, do you have DACA status? Yes No If no, do you have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) [refugee]? Yes No If you have a Green Card, TPS or DACA, documentation must be submitted with this application. If you do not have a Green Card, TPS or DACA and are not a U.S. Citizen, you must use an international application. Please contact the Office of Admissions for correct forms and procedures.

16. Missouri resident? Yes No If yes, since when? ______________________________ If you claim Missouri residency based on a parent living in the state other than that listed in #11, please provide the name and address of that parent below.

Did this parent, living in Missouri, claim you on his or her most recent income tax return?

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Last

Yes

First

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Number and street

City

State

ZIP code

17. Are you or have you ever served in the Armed Services? Yes No Are you a family member receiving or planning to receive military educational benefits for someone who has or is serving in the Armed Services? Yes No The information in #18-21 is optional and is requested for purposes of reporting to federal compliance agencies only; it will not be used in determining admission.

18. Gender:

19. Religious preference: __________________________________________________________

20. Are you Hispanic/Latino? Yes No 21. Race (select one or more): American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Black or African American White

II. ENROLLMENT PLANS

22. Admission status: First-time freshman 23. Trimester applying for: Fall (Aug.) _________

Transfer Spring (Jan.) __________

Year

Summer (May/June/July/Aug.) _________

Year

24. Degree: Enter name from page 28 _____________________________________________________

Major: Enter name from page 28 _____________________________________________________

25. Have you earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree?

Yes

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III. SCHOLARSHIP PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

26. Are you a participant in Missouri's A+ program? (applicable to first-time freshmen)

Yes

27. *Are you working toward an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma at your high school? (applicable to first-time freshmen) 28. *Are you a participant in the Show-Me Scholars Initiative program? (applicable to first-time freshmen) 29. *Have you participated in:

Missouri Boys State

Yes

No (Information used for awarding Alumni Scholarship)

Last

First

Graduation year

Address if different from item #5: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

31. *Have you participated in Missouri's MOST Program for a minimum of 2 years?

Yes

32. *Are you a Phi Theta Kappa member? (applicable to transfer students)

Name of alumni parent (at time of his or her graduation): ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Yes

Missouri Girls State

30. Are either of your parents/guardians a Northwest graduate?

Yes

*Requires additional information to be provided to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance: Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance, 800 University Drive, 273 Administration Building, Maryville, MO 64468-6001 See pages 10-12 for specific details.

IV. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

33. Do you plan to enroll in ONLY online/web-only courses?

Yes

See Northwest website for a list of eligible states from which students can

enroll. (Note: online only acceptance deadline: two weeks prior to first day of classes)

34. Have you ever applied to Northwest Missouri State University?

Yes

If yes, when? ________________________

Yes

If yes, when? ________________________

Yes

If yes, when? ________________________

Have you ever enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University?

35. Are you a high school graduate?

Yes

No Did you take the GED?

Expected date of high school graduation: _____________________________________________ (month/year)

High School Attended: ________________________________________________________ Phone number: _________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Number and street

City

State

FOR OFFICE USE

ZIP code

High school counselor's email address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Yes

36. Are you participating or have you ever participated in the AVID program?

An official copy of your high school transcript or your GED score report must be sent to Northwest for admission. 37. Have you taken the ACT/SAT?

Yes When? ____________ Have you requested your scores be sent to Northwest?

No If no, when do you plan to take it? ____________________________________________________

Yes

The ACT or SAT is required for freshman admission. Transfer students are requested to submit ACT or SAT scores to assist with course placement. 38. Have you ever earned college credit (including high school dual credit) or been enrolled at another college or university, not including Northwest Missouri State University? Yes No

Please provide the name and location of all colleges attended, dates of attendance, degrees earned or expected prior to enrollment at Northwest, beginning with the most recent. If currently enrolled, indicate in DATES space. Please include dual credit institutions. Failure to indicate colleges or universities in which you have been enrolled will void your admission to Northwest.

NAME OF COLLEGE

Official transcripts must be sent to Northwest from each institution attended. If you have taken or plan to take college-level examination program (CLEP) tests or advanced placement (AP) tests, you must have official score reports sent to Northwest in order to have scores evaluated.

LOCATION (CITY & STATE)

DATES

DEGREES EARNED

FOR OFFICE USE

39. Have you ever been suspended or dismissed from any other college or university? Yes No If yes, from where? ___________________________________________________________________ When? _________________ For what reason? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you eligible to return to the last college or university you attended? Yes No V. GENERAL INFORMATION

All freshmen must live on campus unless living with parents/guardians, married or at least 21 years old. 40. Do you plan to apply for university residence hall housing? Yes No 41. Please mark those extracurricular activities in which you may wish to participate.

AP/CLEP credit Art Army ROTC Cheerleading

Choral music Dance Drama Equestrian team

Forensics/debate Fraternity/sorority Green campus Intramural sports

Instrumental music Lit. & arts magazine Marching band Racial/ethnic org.

Radio/TV Religious groups Rodeo Student government

Student newspaper Study abroad Volunteerism Yearbook

VI. SIGNATURE By signing this application, you are accepting Northwest Missouri State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer policies as stated in the Userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide, available online at nwmissouri.edu/compserv/clientcomputing/ComputingPolicies.htm. Acceptance of the Northwest Computer Policy is required before a computer username will be issued to gain access to the computing services provided by Northwest. I certify that all information contained herein is true and complete in all respects, that no important information has been withheld, and that if the information changes in any material respect I will notify Northwest of that change. I further understand that any incomplete or false information provided on this application, or my failure to notify Northwest of a material change in that information, will void my admission. I will request that my official transcripts be sent immediately to Northwest. In addition, I agree to the release of any transcripts, student records and test scores to Northwest including any ACT, SAT score reports that Northwest may request from ACT or College Board. Also, I authorize the sharing of my Northwest academic record and appropriate major-field test scores with any educational institution previously attended for assessment of their academic instruction and to be in compliance with Missouri HB1042.

Signature Required ________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ 6

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Disclaimers  The Freshman President’s Scholarship and

Distinguished Scholarship will supersede Tower Scholarship. Transfer President’s Scholarship award will supersede the Transfer Distinguished or Academic Scholarship.

 Undergraduate scholarships are

restricted for use during a student’s first undergraduate program.

 All scholarship recipients must be enrolled

full time (12 Northwest hours per trimester) to receive University scholarships.

 Students must be accepted for admission

by specified dates before scholarship awards can be offered.

 Admissions-based scholarships have an

admission application deadline of May 1 to guarantee scholarship awards. For students who complete their admission application after May 1, scholarships will be awarded contingent upon available funding.

 Students participating in a study abroad

program where fees are waived will not receive the Green and White Advantage or Bearcat Advantage that trimester.

 Major-specific and private scholarship

award amounts funded through the Northwest Foundation may fluctuate with funding availability.

 Freshman President's, Northwest A+,

Boys/Girls State and Transfer Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are only available to students beginning in the fall trimester.

 Transferable credit hours do not include

AP, CLEP, military or nongraded credit hours.

 Renewal requirements must be met within

the academic year sequence (fall, spring and/or summer) in order to maintain continuous award of the scholarship.

 Northwest’s scholarship programs are

subject to change from year to year based on funding levels and University priorities. While Northwest will attempt to honor renewal programs based on the student’s year of admission, the University cannot always guarantee this.

Scholarship questions Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 800.633.1175 locally: 660.562.1363 fax: 660.562.1674 email: finaid@nwmissouri.edu NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Figuring your Admissions Index This chart is another method you can use to determine your approximate combined percentile index (CPI). This does not always provide the exact CPI. To calculate your exact Admissions Index, go to nwmissouri.edu/ admissions/figureindex.htm.

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A 100 index, with a minimum 2.00 high school GPA and all core classes, is granted automatic admission to Northwest. Applicants with an index below 100 will be evaluated on an individual basis. ACT/SAT scores, class rank, completion of high school core and high school GPA will all be considered.

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP OR PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP*

180-199 or ACT: 27-36 and minimum 2.00 GPA

$3,500

TOWER SCHOLARSHIP

140-179 or ACT: 23-26 and minimum 2.00 GPA

$2,500

FRESHMAN MERIT AWARD

100-139 or ACT: 21-22 and minimum 2.00 GPA

$1,000

*Limited number of President’s Scholarships awarded, see page 10

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Admission-based academic freshman scholarships General university scholarship program No separate scholarship application is required. Scholarship level is determined by the Admissions Index (combined percentile of class rank and ACT/SAT score provided on high school transcript with admission application). Below is the program in effect for students entering Northwest for the first time in fall 2015. (See Disclaimers that apply - pg. 7.) Admission-based scholarships have an admission application deadline of May 1 to guarantee scholarship awards. For students who complete their admission application after May 1, scholarships will be awarded contingent upon available funding. Index & requirements

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DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP

Index: 180-199 or ACT: 27-36 and minimum 2.00 GPA ■■ Transfer applicants with fewer than 24 transferable hours are eligible based on freshman criteria ■■

3.50 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year – $2,500 ■■ Renewable only to those who initially received as a freshman ■■ If GPA is less than 3.50, student will follow Northwest Scholarship, Tower Scholarship and Academic Excellence requirements ■■ Maximum award: 8 trimesters within consecutive academic years

TOWER SCHOLARSHIP

Index: 140-179 or ACT 23-26 and minimum 2.00 GPA ■■ Transfer applicants with fewer than 24 transferable hours are eligible based on freshman criteria ■■

Students may float between levels each academic year, depending on Northwest cumulative GPA listed below ■■ All require completion of 24 credit hours per academic year ■■ Maximum award: 8 trimesters within consecutive academic years ■■ 3.50 Northwest cumulative GPA – $1,500 – Academic Excellence ■■ 3.40 Northwest cumulative GPA – $1,000 – Tower Scholarship ■■ 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA – $750 – Northwest Scholarship If Northwest cumulative GPA is less than 3.30, student is not eligible to return to any level of these scholarships.

FRESHMAN MERIT AWARD ■■ $1,000 Index: 100-139 or ACT: 21-22 and minimum 2.00 GPA ■■ Transfer applicants with fewer than 24 transferable hours are eligible based on freshman criteria ■■

Renews to University Scholarship program with completion of 24 credit hours per academic year and minimum 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA – $500 ■■ Maximum award: 2 trimesters of Merit and 6 trimesters of University Scholarship ■■

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP*

Index: 100-119 or ACT: 21 Index: 120-139 or ACT: 22 ■■ Index: 140-159 or ACT: 23-24 ■■ Index: 160-199 or ACT: 25-36 ■■ Minimum 2.00 GPA

■■ 3.00 Northwest cumulative GPA; completion of 24 credit hours $500 per year and acceptable participation in the MORE program $750 ■■ Renews to an award amount of $1,000 ■■ $1,000 ■■ Maximum award: 8 trimesters within consecutive academic years ■■ $1,200 ■■ Limited number awarded

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*ELIGIBILITY: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, U.S. citizen or a graduate from eligible high schools on our website listing. Students must participate in the MORE mentoring program. For further information, reference the “Diversity” brochure or contact the Intercultural International Center office at 660.562.1367.

Freshman non-Missouri resident awards BEARCAT ADVANTAGE

Index: 140-199 or ACT: 23-36 and minimum 2.00 GPA ■■ Non-Missouri resident ■■

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Estimate: $6,252 (100% waiver of out-of-state tuition based on 30 credit hours for fall/spring trimesters)

3.00 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year ■■ Maximum award: 132 total credit hours earned (including dual credit and transfer hours) ■■

GREEN AND WHITE ADVANTAGE

Index: 100-139 or ACT: 21-22 and minimum 2.00 GPA ■■ Non-Missouri resident ■■

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Estimate: $3,126 (50% waiver of out-ofstate tuition based on 30 credit hours for fall/spring trimesters)

3.00 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year (renews to Bearcat Advantage) ■■ Maximum award: 132 total credit hours earned (including dual credit and transfer hours) ■■

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Competitive and admission-based special interest freshman scholarships Index & requirements

Award amount

Renewal requirements

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PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP

Index: 180-199 or ACT: 27-36 and minimum 2.00 GPA ■■ Accepted for admission by Feb. 1 – fall award ■■ See Disclaimers, pg. 7 ■■

$5,000 Competitive; 10 awarded ■■ Notification to student by March 1 ■■ ■■

3.50 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year ■■ Renewable only to those who initially received the award as a freshman ■■ Maximum award: 8 trimesters within consecutive academic years ■■

A+ SCHOLARSHIP

First-time freshman Index: 100-199 or ACT: 21-36 and minimum 2.00 GPA ■■ Attend an A+ eligible Missouri high school and indicate A+ on admission application ■■ Accepted for admission by April 1 ■■ Actual award made upon confirmation of completed A+ requirements ■■ See Disclaimers, pg. 7 ■■ ■■

$1,500 – May receive in addition to other Northwest automatic scholarships ■■ Limited number awarded ■■ Only available to students beginning in the fall trimester ■■

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Renewable for one year by completing 24 credit hours at Northwest during the year with a 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIP

First-time freshman Accepted for admission by May 1 ■■ Scholarships will only be awarded to students after confirmation that the IB Diploma has been earned. Send in a hard copy of your IB diploma to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance or have it sent electronically from the International Baccalaureate Office ■■ ■■

$1,000 – May receive in addition to other Northwest automatic scholarships ■■ Maximum of 20 awarded on first-come, first-served basis ■■

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Nonrenewable

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Nonrenewable

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Nonrenewable

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Nonrenewable

SHOW-ME SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP

First-time freshman Attend a high school that participates in the Show-Me Scholars Initiative and indicate participation on admission application ■■ Accepted for admission by May 1 ■■ Provide proof of completion of the requirements for the Show-Me Scholars program by returning the scholarship contract by June 2 to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance ■■ ■■

$500 – May receive in addition to other Northwest automatic scholarships ■■ Return contract by June 2 ■■

MISSOURI BOYS/GIRLS STATE SCHOLARSHIP

First-time freshman Apply for admission by Jan. 31 ■■ Missouri Boys/Girls State attendee (indicate participation on admission application) ■■ Submit proof of attendance to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance ■■ Complete Standard Scholarship Application ■■ See Disclaimers, pg. 7 ■■ ■■

Boys State: Five $1,000 awards ■■ Girls State: Five $1,000 awards ■■ Notification to student by March 1 ■■ Only available to students beginning in the fall trimester ■■

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP ■■ ■■

Son, daughter or spouse of Northwest graduate Provide graduate’s personal information on admissions application

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$500 Notification made from alumni office

Admission-based transfer scholarships Program in effect for students entering Northwest for the first time in fall 2015. Admission deadline for fall awards – May 1. Transfer applicants with fewer than 24 transferable hours may be eligible for freshman scholarships. See page 9 for criteria. Award amount

Index & requirements

(fall/spring)

Renewal requirements

PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP

42 transferable credit hours completed by deadline of application ■■ 3.50 cumulative GPA in transfer ■■ Accepted for admission by May 1 – fall award ■■ See Disclaimers, pg. 7 ■■

$5,000 Competitive; minimum of 6 awarded ■■ Notification to student by May 20 ■■ ■■

Minimum 3.50 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year ■■ Maximum award: 6 trimesters within consecutive academic years ■■

TRANSFER DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP

First-time student at Northwest 24 transferable credit hours completed by start date ■■ 3.50-4.00 cumulative GPA in transfer ■■

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$2,500

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$1,500

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$1,000

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Minimum 3.50 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year ■■ Maximum award: 6 trimesters within consecutive academic years

TRANSFER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

First-time student at Northwest 24 transferable credit hours completed by start date ■■ 3.30-3.49 cumulative GPA in transfer ■■ ■■

Minimum 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year ■■ Maximum award: 6 trimesters within consecutive academic years

TRANSFER MERIT

First-time student at Northwest 24 transferable credit hours completed by start date ■■ 3.00-3.29 cumulative GPA in transfer ■■ ■■

Renews to the University Scholarship program with completion of 24 credit hours per academic year and a Northwest cumulative GPA of 3.30 – $500 ■■ Maximum award: 2 consecutive trimesters of Transfer Merit and 6 trimesters of University Scholarship ■■

PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

First-time transfer at Northwest Indicate Phi Theta Kappa membership on admission application ■■ 3.50 cumulative GPA in transfer ■■ 24 transferable credit hours completed by time of application ■■ Accepted for admission by May 1 ■■ See Disclaimers, pg. 7

$750 Notification to student by May 20 ■■ Copy of Phi Theta Kappa certificate of membership

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Nonrenewable

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP*

First-time student at Northwest 24 transferable credit hours ■■ 3.00 cumulative GPA ■■

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$1,000 Limited number awarded

3.00 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per year and acceptable participation in the MORE program ■■ Maximum award: 6 trimesters within consecutive academic years ■■

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP ■■ ■■

Son, daughter or spouse of Northwest graduate Provide graduate’s personal information on admissions application

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$500 Notification made from alumni office

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Nonrenewable

Transfer non-Missouri resident awards BEARCAT ADVANTAGE

First-time student at Northwest At least 24 transferable credit hours: must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 ■■ If less than 24 completed hours, must have admissions index of 140-199 or ACT of 23-36 and minimum 2.00 high school GPA ■■ Non-Missouri resident ■■

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Estimate: $6,252 (100% waiver of out-of-state tuition based on 30 credit hours for fall/spring trimesters)

3.00 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year ■■ Maximum award: 132 total credit hours earned (including dual credit and transfer hours) ■■

GREEN AND WHITE ADVANTAGE

First-time student at Northwest If less than 24 completed hours, must have admissions index of 100-139 or ACT of 21-22 and minimum 2.00 high school GPA ■■ Non-Missouri resident ■■ ■■

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Estimate: $3,126 (50% waiver of out-ofstate tuition based on 30 credit hours for fall/spring trimesters)

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

University and state-sponsored scholarships/grants AMERICAN DREAM GRANT Through the American Dream Grant, Northwest will fill the gap between the cost of tuition, room and board, primary textbooks and the use of a computer for qualifying students so that the maximum payment the student will need to make during his or her first year at Northwest will be no more than $3,500 annually (combined fall and spring terms). Renewable for one year as a tuition-only scholarship. To qualify, the student must be accepted to Northwest as a first-time freshman, with an Admission Index of 100-199 or ACT of 21-36, complete the FAFSA and all verification documents by April 1 priority date and have an EFC* (Expected Family Contribution) as a result of the FAFSA of 2,000 or less (dependent or independent students). The student must also apply for all federal, state, institutional and athletic scholarships or grants that he or she could be eligible to receive. After all resources are added together, American Dream funds will be used to fill any remaining gap down to $3,500, the maximum contribution required of the student. All federal and state awarding guidelines will be followed.

renews separately if specific renewal criteria are met. Eligible students are contacted by the Missouri Department of Higher Education. ■■

contingent on state appropriations allocated for the program on a yearly basis. MARGUERITE ROSS BARNETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Missouri resident 18 years of age or older, enrolled at least half time, but less than full time. Be employed and compensated for at least 20 hours of work per week. Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA prior to scholarship deadline. For application visit dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/ rossbarnett.php ■■ ■■

To be eligible for the Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following requirements: n

Be a resident of Missouri

Be African American, Asian American, Hispanic American or Native American

Be a high school senior, college student or returning adult (without a degree) who ranks in the top 25% of their high school class and scores at or above the 75th percentile on the ACT or SAT examination;

AWARD: VARIES. Cost of tuition,

room/board, textbooks and computer usage fees, (standard double occupancy and Silver meal plan) minus all federal, state, institutional funds and $3,500 (combined fall and spring terms) maximum student contribution. Awards are for only fall and spring trimesters and maximum number awarded are subject to available funding. Student must live on campus to receive assistance for room and board. Freshmen only.

Or, individuals who have completed 30 college hours and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00; Or, individuals with a baccalaureate degree who are returning to an approved math or science teacher education program n

BRIGHT FLIGHT Missouri resident who has a composite score on the ACT or SAT in the top 3% of all Missouri students. Enhanced ACT = 31 or SAT = Critical Reading 800, Math 790 will qualify for an annual maximum award of $3,000. The top 4th and 5th percentile with an ACT = 30 or SAT = Critical Reading 770, Math 780 will qualify for an annual maximum award of $1,000. Renewable with cumulative 2.50 GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per year. In addition to a Bright Flight scholarship, students receive a $3,500 Distinguished Scholarship, which 12

DEADLINE: AUG. 1 AWARD: Maximum annual award is the lesser of: actual tuition charged at the school where you are enrolled or your demonstrated need.

MISSOURI MINORITY TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

*To get an estimate of your EFC prior to Jan. 1, 2015, you can go to fafsa4caster.ed.gov. This site is provided by the U.S. Department of Education and will give you a preview of what FAFSA will be like. ■■

AWARD: VARIES Actual awards are

Attend an approved teacher education program at a community college, four-year college or university in Missouri

Request application from your counselor or the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance, 660.562.1363, in December or January or visit dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/ minorityteaching.php. ■■

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MISSOURI RETURNING HEROES EDUCATION ACT Northwest is a participant of the Missouri Returning Heroes Education Act programs. For any program leading to a certificate or bachelor’s degree, the Heroes Act limits the tuition and fees charged to combat veterans to $50 per credit hour after all federal, state and institutional scholarships have been applied. A “combat veteran” is any person who served in armed combat after September 11, 2001, who is a Missouri resident when first entering the military and who was discharged from the military service under honorable conditions. To initiate the process, a veteran must complete the form (each year) on our website nwmissouri.edu/finaid/ forms.htm and return it with a copy of his or her DD-214 (initial application only) to: Northwest Missouri State University Attention: Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 The Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance will evaluate eligibility for the Heroes Act after this form and the DD-214 are received. Veterans must maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA in order to maintain eligibility for additional trimesters. MOST SCHOLARSHIP Northwest offers a $500 scholarship to first-time freshman students whose families have established an account in the student’s name in the Missouri Saving for Tuition (MOST) program. Twenty-five nonrenewable scholarships will be provided. Families will be responsible for providing documentation of at least two years participation in the MOST program by submitting a statement from MOST indicating an active account for the student to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance. This documentation, including the student’s Northwest ID number, must be postmarked no later than March 1. Recipient selection will be based on need, as determined by the results of FAFSA. Please indicate on admission application.

four years

DOCUMENTATION SHOULD BE SENT TO: Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance Northwest Missouri State University 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001

DEADLINE: Set each year by the

OR FAXED TO: 660.562.1674

AWARD: $3,000 per year for up to

State Department

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

University and state-sponsored scholarships/grants NATIONAL GUARD The purpose of this award is to encourage students to serve their country through the National Guard and at the same time continue their education at Northwest. Students must provide a letter of good standing from their commanding officer as proof of eligibility, maintain a 2.50 GPA and be enrolled on a full-time basis (12 hours or more per trimester) to receive the scholarship. Contact Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance, 660.562.1363. ■■ ■■

ROTC – CAMPUS-BASED ARMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Two- and three-year scholarships available each year to qualified students who are enrolled or will enroll in the Army ROTC Program PROVIDED: payment of all tuition and

Includes payment of all tuition and fees as they relate to students’ major or room and board, plus monthly tax-free stipend of: $300 a month for freshmen $350 a month for sophomores $450 a month for juniors $500 a month for seniors (For up to 10 months per year for duration of the scholarship) *Includes $1,200 yearly stipend for books.

fees as they relate to students’ major or room and board, plus monthly tax-free stipend of: $300 a month for freshmen $350 a month for sophomores $450 a month for juniors $500 a month for seniors (For up to 10 months per year for duration of the scholarship)

DEADLINE: NONE AWARD: Those students residing in

residence halls will receive $700 per year while those residing off-campus will receive $475 per year.

ROTC-NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 3-YEAR AND 4-YEAR ADVANCE DESIGNEE

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QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum ACT

of 19, cumulative GPA of 2.50, medically qualified and a U.S. citizen (FAFSA not required). For more information, call Military Service Department at 800.647.2881 or visit nwmissouri.edu/dept/nwrotc.

To apply, contact Military Science Department, Attention: Michael Bailey, 816.739.5358 or baileymc@umkc.edu. For more information, visit nwmissouri.edu/dept/nwrotc or contact SFC Chad King, 785.850.0370 or cking@nwmissouri.edu.

Private scholarships These scholarships are funded by the Northwest Foundation or private donors. They are not specific to any particular major, but may be limited by academic, geographic or grade-level criteria. Please visit nwmissouri.edu/finaid/scholarships for specific eligibility W ) or contact for separate application. *Major-specific and private requirements and applications to download (indicated by W scholarship award amounts funded through the Northwest Foundation may fluctuate and are contingent upon funding. All deadline dates are Feb. 1, 2015, unless otherwise noted. PAT DANNER SCHOLARSHIP ON BEHALF OF CONGRESSWOMAN DANNER Available to all majors enrolled in at least nine credit hours per trimester showing progress toward completion of degree requirements. Preference for this award will be given to “displaced homemakers” with a second preference given to a similarly worthy student who is overcoming barriers to obtain his or her college degree. Contact Student Support Services, 660.562.1862. ■■ ■■

AWARD: VARIES* DEADLINE: FEB. 15

GREATER KANSAS CITY HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP

NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP W

Available to students from the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area (Clay, Jackson, Johnson and Wyandotte counties). Selection based on academic merit, financial need and community involvement. To apply, contact high school counselor or hispanicdevelopmentfund.org. ■■ ■■

AWARD: VARIES* DEADLINE: VARIES

Awarded to a full time student with Native American ethnicity (able to provide evidence of Tribal membership or a CDIB card) and demonstrated need. Entering freshman must meet our regular admission criteria of 21 ACT or 100 points on the admissions index. Continuing students must maintain a 2.50 GPA. Applications can be found at nwmissouri. edu/finaid/PDF/scholarships/ NativeAmerican.pdf. Submit application to Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance. For additional information, please contact Jeremy Waldeier 660.562.1722 or Armin Mühsam 660.562.1789. ■■ ■■

AWARD: $2,000* DEADLINE: MARCH 1

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Major-specific University scholarships These scholarships are funded by contributions to the Northwest Foundation or by private donors and are specific to designated majors. Visit nwmissouri.edu/finaid/majorspecific.htm for full eligibility requirements and contact information for separate application. Most major-specific scholarships can be applied for by completing the Standard Scholarship Application. This application can be found in CatPAWS once a student has been accepted.*Major-specific and private scholarship award amounts funded through the Northwest Foundation may fluctuate and are contingent upon funding. The deadline date for the Standard Scholarship Application is Feb. 1, 2015, unless noted otherwise.

ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP¹ BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP¹ CHARLES HAWKINS ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Given in memory of Dr. Charles Hawkins, professor emeritus of accounting, in recognition of his years of distinguished service to Northwest. Applicant must be a full-time, firsttrimester freshman majoring in accounting. ■■

AWARD: $600*

KAREN HAWKINS MEMORIAL ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Awarded in memory of Karen Hawkins, accounting graduate of Northwest and daughter of Dr. Charles and Jackie Hawkins. Criteria are the same as for the Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarship. ■■

AWARD: $500*

AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS AWARD Award is given to the highest individual in each of the 24 fall and spring FFA/Agriculture CDE areas. If highest individual does not apply to Northwest, the second highest individual is eligible using the same eligibility requirements. To be eligible, students must apply and be accepted into an agriculture program at Northwest by March 1 of his or her senior year of high school. The Award will be credited to the student’s account and can be used for tuition and fees by the student when he or she enrolls at Northwest the following fall and spring trimesters. ■■

AWARD: $250

MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP¹ BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP¹ DANIEL BOWLES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a student with a declared major in agriculture. ■■

DEAN E. AND JEAN D. GINGRICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to an incoming freshman declaring a major in agriculture. Students who attended high school in Nodaway or Gentry counties and can show financial need will be given first preference. If there are no applications from those counties, the area will be expanded to Worth, Andrew, Holt and Atchison counties. If there are no applicants from above areas, students from other geographic locations who are majoring in agriculture will be considered. ■■

AWARD: VARIES

CLINT JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to an incoming freshman. Preference will be given to a Lexington High School graduate with a declared major in agriculture. ■■

AWARD: VARIES

R. R. MILLER SCHOLARSHIP Recipient shall be enrolled in at least 12 hours for the fall and spring trimesters and have declared a major in agriculture. Preference will be given to students from Winston, Mo., or Daviess County in Missouri or any town in northwest Missouri. Financial need will be leading criteria. ■■

AWARD: $500

AUGUST STELTER SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to an entering freshman who has declared a major in any of the disciplines available from the Department of Agricultural Sciences. Recipient must be considered a full-time student. The scholarship is non-renewable. ■■

AWARD: $500

AWARD: VARIES

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

ART DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP²

BIOLOGY DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP²

CHEMISTRY DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP²

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Available to first-time and continuing students who are graduates of high schools in Worth, Gentry, Harrison or Nodaway counties, who have declared a major in one of the disciplines housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and who are enrolled on a full-time basis at Northwest. This scholarship may be renewed by maintaining at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Download the application at nwmissouri.edu/finaid/ departments.htm. ■■

AWARD: VARIES

MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Available to graduates of South Harrison High School in Bethany, Mo., accepted as entering freshmen. Must have minimum GPA of 2.50, financial need and a declared major within the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies, with first preference to business majors. Contact the South Harrison High School counselor for an application. AWARD: One award from Booth College, full tuition based on 30 credit hours per year ■■ DEADLINE: JAN. 15 ■■

Major-specific University scholarships BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a first-time freshman majoring in one of the areas in the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies (accounting, advertising, agriculture, communication, economics, finance, interactive digital media, international business, management, marketing and mass media). Application may be downloaded at nwmissouri.edu/ FinAid/PDF/scholarships/Booth_ Freshman_Schol.pdf. ■■ ■■

AWARD: VARIES DEADLINE: DEC. 15

COMMUNICATION MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP¹ BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP¹

COMPUTER SCIENCE/ INFORMATION SYSTEMS DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP² COMPUTER SCIENCE VISIT DAY SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a first-year student who declares a business education, business technology, computer science, interactive digital media computer science programming emphasis or a management information systems major and participates in the Computer Science Visit Day. Must submit a high school transcript and two recommendations covering academics, citizenship and leadership and record of extracurricular activities. Contact the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems at 660.562.1600 for additional information about this scholarship and the date of the Computer Science Visit Day. ■■ ■■

AWARD: $1,150 DEADLINE: Announced at Computer

Science Visit Day

JANET S. GAYLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Janet S. Gayler Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a female freshman or sophomore majoring in computer science. For more information and an application, contact Dr. Carol Spradling at c-sprad@nwmissouri.edu. ■■

AWARD: VARIES

¹ Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies (pg. 14) for eligibility criteria. ² Refer to description under College of Arts and Sciences (pg. 14) for eligibility criteria. NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Major-specific University scholarships EDUCATION HUNT-PORTER SCHOLARSHIP Recipients will be entering freshmen who have graduated from a Missouri high school, rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class, score at or near the upper 90th percentile on the ACT or SAT, demonstrate financial need and are majoring in elementary education. ■■

AWARD: VARIES

HOWARD A. MCINTOSH SCHOLARSHIP Recipient shall be an entering freshman, shall have a minimum high school GPA of 3.00, and have declared an academic major in the area of education. Preference shall be given to students from Mills County, Iowa. Nodaway, Worth, or Atchison counties in Missouri may be considered if a student from Mills County does not qualify. ■■

AWARD: VARIES

DR. GAYLORD MORRISON SCHOLARSHIP Recipients shall be an education major with a 3.00 GPA, and be actively involved in financing their education through employment. Financial need shall be a determining factor. Preference will be given to a graduate of North Harrison High School, Eagleville, Mo. in upper third of graduating class who has met all other requirements. ■■

AWARD: VARIES

SHAWNA SEVERSON ZECH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient of this award shall be pursuing studies in elementary education or special education from any class level and shall maintain enrollment in at least 12 hours for the fall and spring trimesters. Applicant must submit a one-page essay regarding a challenge or barrier they have overcome to pursue and succeed in their education. ■■

AWARD: VARIES

AWALT G. STEFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient of this award shall be pursuing studies in elementary, middle school or special education from any class level and shall be considered a full-time student by the University. Preference shall be given to Missouri residents. Academic achievement and financial need will be the leading criteria. ■■

JIM WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to an incoming freshman with a declared major in education, with a preference given to students from St. Charles and St. Louis. ■■

AWARD: VARIES

ENGLISH DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP²

FORENSICS FORENSICS SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to students who are actively involved in forensics. Not required to major in the Department of Communication and Mass Media. Auditions are held by appointment or on an individual basis. Students present a brief selection of their choosing. The selection may be all or part of a speech given in competition. Download the application at nwmissouri.edu/ finaid/departments.htm. Please contact the Director of Forensics at 660.562.1506 to schedule a specific audition time. Audition dates will also be posted on the department website. ■■

AWARD: SEVERAL $250-$500

GEOGRAPHY DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP²

GEOLOGY DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP²

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION BONNIE MAGILL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to an entering freshman who plans to major in a physical education program within the Department of Health and Human Services. ■■

AWARD: $100*

HISTORY, HUMANITIES AND PHILOSOPHY ALICE CORLEY SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to an entering freshman who is a prospective history/social science/ pre-law major. ■■

AWARD: $350*

AWARD: VARIES

LANGUAGES DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP²

MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP¹ BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP¹

MASS MEDIA MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP¹ BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP¹

MATHEMATICS DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP² FOREST G. & JOAN B. LOWE SCHOLARSHIP Recipients shall have selected a major in either mathematics or physics with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA. Chosen from the following areas in order as they appear: Gilman City High School, Gilman, Mo.; Northeast High School, Kansas City, Mo.; Maryville High School, Maryville, Mo.; then to applicants from any other school. ■■

AWARD: $600

MATH OLYMPIAD SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to top two individual senior scores in Mathematics Olympiad (held in March) who plan to attend Northwest. ■■ ■■

AWARD: $2,500 AND $1,500 DEADLINE: OLYMPIAD IS IN MARCH

MERCHANDISING MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP¹ BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP¹

MUSIC ART AND BETTIE BECKNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must have declared an academic major in the area of

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Major-specific University scholarships vocal music, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and show financial need. Eligible applicants must be members of Northwest Celebration. ■■

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DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP² JOHN T. AND GEORGANN B. COOK JAZZ BAND Awarded to either an incoming freshman or continuing music student who desires to participate in the jazz program at Northwest. Individuals must be a music major or minor and participate in the jazz ensemble throughout both trimesters of the scholarship. In addition, selection will be determined on talent and financial need. (Applicants must be currently enrolled at time of application.) ■■

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MUSIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS Award is based on performance ability and academic excellence. Scholarships are first-time performance awards and are available to all students. Students may audition in one or more of the following areas: instrumental, vocal, keyboard and jazz (piano and bass only). Recipients are not required to be music majors, must participate in musical activities. Auditions take place in February (call for specific dates) and must be scheduled in advance

by appointment only. Contact the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, 660.562.1326, for more information or download an audition application at nwmissouri.edu/ finearts/music/scholarships.htm. ■■

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NANOSCALE SCIENCE FRESHMAN NANOSCALE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to incoming freshmen who have declared a major in nanoscale science with an emphasis in biology, chemistry or physics and have at least a 3.00 high school GPA. Scholarships will be awarded in each area of emphasis depending on funding available. ■■

AWARD: $500

FOREST G. & JOAN B. LOWE SCHOLARSHIP See scholarship description in mathematics.

POLITICAL SCIENCE DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP²

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THEATRE DR. MARVIN D. COMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP² THEATRE PERFORMANCE/ TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded to students who have selected a major in theatre or speech/theatre education. Prior to scheduling an appointment to interview, students must submit an application and résumé detailing their prior theatre experience. A picture may be included but is not required. Students interested in performance scholarships will be asked to present two contrasting monologues of no longer than two to four minutes combined. (Note: The audition does not include singing.) Students interested in technical theatre will be asked to describe their area of interest and to present examples of their work. Please contact the department office at 660.562.1321 to schedule a specific date and time for an interview. The application may be downloaded at nwmissouri.edu/finaid/pdf/ scholarships/theatreperftech. pdf. Interview dates will be posted on the department website. ■■ ■■

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AWARD: VARIES DEADLINE: MARCH 1

See scholarship description in history, humanities and philosophy.

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For more information and additional frequently asked questions about financial assistance at Northwest, visit nwmissouri.edu/finaid. What is the Standard Scholarship Application, and do I need to complete it?

The Standard Scholarship Application is intended for most major-specific scholarships (not including any performance-based scholarships). Students will be able to complete the application on CatPAWS after they have been accepted for admission, available Sept. 1. Students will be asked to provide activities they have participated in, honors they have received, positions they have held and provide short answers. Each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completed application, along with the necessary academic information, will be forwarded to the appropriate departments for evaluation and consideration. This Standard Scholarship Application will not be required for the admissionsbased scholarships. If I lose my Distinguished Scholarship Award, can I get it back?

Once you do not renew on the Distinguished Scholarship Award (below a Northwest cumulative GPA of 3.50 and completion of 24 hours during the academic year), you cannot be reinstated in the Distinguished Scholarship program. You may be eligible for the Northwest Scholarship (3.30), Tower Scholarship (3.40) or Academic Excellence Scholarship (3.50), depending on your Northwest cumulative GPA and can continue to float within these scholarships as long as minimum renewal criteria are met. Can I receive my general University scholarship in the summer?

If you are enrolled full time (at least 12 hours), then you can receive the scholarship for the summer trimester by contacting the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance at 660.562.1363. 18

Do I need to reapply each year to continue to receive any of the general scholarships?

General University scholarships are checked for meeting renewal criteria at the end of the spring trimester. If you meet the renewal criteria, the scholarship is automatically renewed for the next academic year. Those students attending in the summer will have an additional check at the end of the summer trimester. The summer trimester is the final determination in the award for the subsequent academic year. Students may view scholarships awarded through CatPAWS. I was not eligible for any general academic scholarships when I enrolled at Northwest. Are there any scholarships that I might receive the next year?

If you complete 24 credit hours during the fall and spring trimesters with a Northwest cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher, you will automatically receive the University Scholarship in the amount of $500 ($250 per trimester) for the next academic year. You also may be eligible for the Bearcat Advantage. (See pg. 9 or 11.) There also are departmental scholarships available that require an application. (See nwmissouri.edu/ finaid/departments for specific eligibility criteria, deadline dates and applications.) Will my GPA affect the Pell Grant and loans I receive?

To be eligible to receive federal, state and some private student aid, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate. To be considered making satisfactory quantitative progress, undergraduate students must pass at least 75% of the cumulative credit hours they have attempted and have

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a cumulative GPA of 1.75 for first-time freshmen and 2.00 cumulative GPA for sophomores, juniors or seniors. Failure to meet the appropriate completion rate at the end of the trimester will result in the student being placed on financial aid probation status for the next term. Failure to meet the appropriate completion rate by the end of the probationary term will result in the loss of eligibility for all types of federal aid until the deficiency is removed. For more information and academic progress petition, see Academic Progress at: nwmissouri.edu/ finaid/forms.htm Why was my loan adjusted when I reported a private scholarship?

We are obligated by law to include all sources of student assistance in the financial aid package. In order to receive a subsidized loan, there must be calculated need. With the addition of an outside resource such as a scholarship, the subsidized need may be reduced. How do I get a job on campus?

Start looking for jobs during the summer before classes begin in the fall. Fall positions are posted to the website beginning approximately the third week of June. Jobs continue to be posted throughout the entire year. Most departments will have a specific application and interview process. Once hired, you are paid for hours worked on a monthly basis. Both regular employment and workstudy eligible students will receive a paycheck, paid directly to the student; the amount is not applied directly to your University account. Job postings can be found at: nwmissouri.edu/ hr/student/jobs

Fall enrollment timeline August – October  Apply for admission, if not already complete  Complete Standard Scholarship Application, available Sept. 1  Complete housing application and submit prepayment or commuter card

November – December  Attend Financial Aid Night or Northwest Night at an area high school  Search and apply for scholarships  Complete Standard Scholarship Application

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Complete FAFSA Search and apply for scholarships Check for early deadlines Complete Standard Scholarship Application

February  Complete FAFSA  List Northwest’s FAFSA school code (002496) to receive financial aid information

March  Respond to any request from Northwest to verify information submitted on FAFSA application  Missouri residents need to submit FAFSA by April 1 for Missouri state programs

April  Receive financial aid notification from Northwest. Respond by accepting or declining financial aid offered on CatPAWS account  Sign up for SOAR or Transfer Student Preregistration

May  Request final transcripts be sent to Northwest from high school or colleges attended

Undergraduate academic year fees 2014-2015 school year Missouri Residents: $271.85 per credit hour Non-Missouri Residents: $480.24 per credit hour Tuition/Fees

1 Trimester

2 Trimesters

Fall (14 hrs.)

Fall & Spring (28 hrs.)

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$3,805.90

$7,611.80

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$6,723.36

$13,446.72

Room and board rates*

1 Trimester

2 Trimesters

Fall (14 hrs.)

Fall & Spring (28 hrs.)

Hudson/Perrin standard

$4,596.00

$9,192.00

Traditional standard

$4,113.00

$8,226.00

Modified suites standard

$4,369.00

$8,738.00

Tower suites standard

$4,554.00

$9,108.00

Apartment basic

$570 plus utilities per month (w/o board)

Find additional room and board options at nwmissouri.edu/bursar/roomcosts.htm.

Required fee New Student Fee

$140 one-time fee

Optional fees Parking permit per year Fitness Center per year Supplemental textbooks Online courses

Northwest offers three equal trimesters fall, spring and summer.

$90 $125 $85 estimated per trimester $35 per credit hour additional to standard rates

Total yearly cost Missouri resident Nonresident

$16,943.80++ $22,778.72++

+ Costs are for 2014-2015 and are subject to change. Standard tuition and fees include tuition, designated fees, primary textbook usage fee, wellness fee, activity fee and technology fee charged per credit hour. Does not include supplemental textbooks. Based on 14 credit hours per trimester for undergraduates. * Freshmen are required to live on campus. The rate includes double

occupancy room, meal plan and cable service. ++ Based on 14 credit hours per trimester, (Hudson/Perrin rate) double occupancy room, Silver meal plan and new student fee. The 2015-2016 Financial Aid Budget will be available in spring of 2015. Calculate your cost of attendance at nwmissouri.edu/bursar/ costworksheet.htm

June  Attend SOAR  View student employment opportunities at nwmissouri.edu/hr/student/jobs and submit applications

July  Housing assignment sent  View student employment opportunities at nwmissouri.edu/hr/student/jobs and submit applications  Submit private scholarships received from outside donors to Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance

August  Financial aid credits to student’s account prior to classes beginning  Attend Advantage  Register for parking permit and verify enrollment NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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Financial Assistance basics We understand that paying for a college education may seem like a real challenge for you and your family. In order to assist you, we have put together some basic information about the financial aid process and types of aid available at Northwest.

What is financial aid? Financial aid is money available from federal, state, institutional and private sources to help students and their families meet college costs. Financial aid will help pay for direct educational costs such as tuition, books and fees as well as personal living expenses such as housing, food and transportation. Financial assistance is designed to assist families in paying for the cost of attending college.

Who is eligible? Almost anyone who needs financial aid to attend Northwest may receive financial aid. However, pursuant to federal regulations, you must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for federal financial aid: n Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. (International students with student visas are not eligible for financial aid); n Be enrolled in a program leading to a degree or certification; n Have a valid Social Security number; n Be making satisfactory academic progress (as outlined in catalog); n Have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate; n Register with Selective Service (if required. You may register when completing the FAFSA); n Certify that you will use student aid funds only for educational purposes, that you are not in default on a federal loan or owe money back on a federal grant by completing the FAFSA application.

how to apply for financial aid  You may submit a 2015-2016 FAFSA by:  FAFSA on the web (preferred): fafsa.ed.gov  Mailing a paper FAFSA directly to the central processor. Do not mail your FAFSA by registered, certified or express mail; special mail service will only delay processing.  Make sure to list Northwest’s FAFSA school code (002496) on the FAFSA so that we may receive your results.

 It is strongly recommended that the IRS Data Retrieval Tool is used to transfer 2014 IRS income tax information into the student’s FAFSA.  If you are selected for the verification process, please submit your documents to our office promptly, so that the packaging process is not delayed.  Keep your address current with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance. During the

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summer, we will mail all financial aid material to your permanent address. During the academic year, we will mail it to your local address.  You must reapply for financial aid every academic year.

Your signature and acceptance of awards are required before any financial aid will be credited to your account. A quick response helps avoid delays.

Determining need Your need is defined as the difference between the cost of attending Northwest and what is computed on your Student Aid Report (SAR) as an expected contribution by you and your family (Expected Family Contribution or EFC). Cost of attendance includes both direct educational costs (such as tuition, fees, room and board [if living on campus], books, and supplies) and indirect educational costs (such as transportation and personal expenses). Financial aid can be applied toward both direct and indirect educational costs.

What to expect after you submit your FAFSA  The processor will send you a Student Aid Report (SAR) for your records. Review all information on the SAR for accuracy. If there are any errors, make necessary changes online and resubmit to the central processor.

 If you have listed Northwest as a school to receive your information, Northwest will receive your application information by electronic transfer via computer.  Respond to any additional requests from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance needed to verify information on your application.  Processing will begin by April 1 for students who have all information completed.  If you (and your family) have unusual circumstances (such as unusual medical expenses, a family member who recently became unemployed or changes in income or assets), contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance and request a Special Conditions application or access the application at nwmissouri.edu/finaid/forms.htm. NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Your financial aid award How to respond once you receive notification of your award n Access your secure site on CatPAWS. Read and accept Conditions of the Award. n Indicate awards you wish to accept or decline and submit your electronic response.

Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans

Perkins Loans

n Complete Loan Entrance Counseling (if first-time borrower) Go to: studentloans.gov. Must be completed before the Master Promissory Note. n Complete Master Promissory Note (If first-time borrower) Go to: studentloans.gov (requires PIN used to complete the FAFSA). A single MPN is used for all Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) while at Northwest. Allow one week after acceptance before accessing this website.

n Complete Entrance Counseling Session and Master Promissory Note (if first-time borrower) Go to: ecsi.net/prom4p (requires same PIN as used to complete the FAFSA). n Parent Loan Acceptance There are two ways to apply for the Parent PLUS Loan.

Option 1- Your parent can go to studentloans.gov, sign in with his or her PIN and then click on “Request a Direct PLUS Loan.” If the parent who signed the FAFSA is not the one completing the PLUS Request, your other parent can request a PIN at pin.ed.gov. If you choose this method we will contact your parent to confirm their decision to accept this loan.

Option 2- Parent completes the 2015-2016 Parent Plus Loan Information Form at nwmissouri.edu/ finaid/forms.htm then print, sign and return the form to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance at Northwest.

n Private Educational Loans (commonly referred to as alternative loans) are available. For more information on these loan programs, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance.

Website resources ACT Online act.org AmeriCorps nationalservice.gov/programs/ americorps CollegeNET collegenet.com Direct loans/entrance counseling studentloans.gov Direct loan servicing studentloans.gov FAFSA on the web fafsa.ed.gov Federal tuition assistance goarmyed.com Financial aid info page finaid.org 22

Hispanic Scholarship Fund scholarships.hispanicfund.org/ applications Imodules Student Scholarship Program scholarships.imodules.com Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation www.ivrs.iowa.gov Mapping Your Future mappingyourfuture.org Missouri Vocational Rehab dese.mo.gov/vr Peterson’s Education & Career petersons.com PIN website pin.ed.gov The Sallie Mae Fund thesalliemaefund.org

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SAT - College Board collegeboard.org Scholarship search fastweb.com State tuition assistance moguard.com Student guide studentaid.ed.gov/resources#funding Title 4 Institutional Codes finaid.org/fafsa/tiv.phtml U.S. Department of Education ed.gov Veterans affairs gibill.va.gov

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PELL GRANT

Eligibility determined by federal government ■■ Award is based entirely on need ■■ All eligible students receive this grant ■■

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All undergraduates with high financial need and good academic standing

Between $602 and $5,730 ■■ Complete and submit the per year depending on FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov need ■■ Amounts are prorated for less than full-time enrollment ■■

SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT ■■ ■■

Based on need Funds are limited

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TEACH GRANT

For students who plan to complete or are completing coursework necessary to begin a career in teaching in specified high-need fields ■■ Must be repaid as Direct Unsubsidized loan if student does not teach at least 4 years within 8 years of completing program as a teacher in a Title I school, in a specified subject area (science, math, foreign language, bilingual education, special education or other high need area) ■■

Regular student Citizen or eligible noncitizen ■■ Not in default ■■ Satisfactory progress ■■ ■■

Up to $4,000 per year for first undergraduate – $16,000 aggregate ■■ Up to $4,000 per year for graduate students – $8,000 aggregate ■■ Prorated amounts for less than full-time enrollment ■■ Requires Agreement to Serve/Promise to Pay to include promissory note ■■ Award combined with other assistance cannot exceed cost of attendance

Complete and submit the FAFSA ■■ GPA at least 3.25 for each payment period (from high school if first-year students or from college for other students) ■■ OR above 75th percentile on admission test such as SAT, ACT, GRE ■■ ed.gov/about/offices/ list/ope/pol/tsa.doc

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PERKINS LOAN

Awards administered by Northwest ■■ No interest or repayment until 9 months after student drops below half-time enrollment ■■ 5% interest during repayment ■■ Based on need; limited funds ■■

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All undergraduates with high financial need and good academic standing

Between $300 and $2,000 per year depending on need ■■ Total borrowed as an undergraduate may not exceed $20,000 ■■

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Complete and submit the FAFSA

WILLIAM D. FORD DIRECT SUBSIDIZED LOAN

No interest while student is enrolled at least half time ■■ No repayment until 6 months after student drops below half-time enrollment ■■ Interest rate on loans disbursed in 2014-15 will be at 4.66% ■■ Based on need ■■

All students with need and academic good standing ■■ Must be enrolled at least half time ■■

Annual maximum: $3,500 – first year $4,500 – sophomore $5,500 – juniors and seniors ■■ Cumulative loan not to exceed $23,000 ■■

Complete and submit the FAFSA ■■ Master Promissory Note and entrance counseling are required ■■ Complete online at studentloans.gov ■■

WILLIAM D. FORD DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN

Same as Direct Subsidized Loan except interest must be paid or capitalized during enrollment period ■■ Interest rate is fixed at 4.66% annually ■■

All students Non-need based ■■ Must be enrolled at least half time and have academic good standing ■■ ■■

Annual limits not to exceed $2,000 above subsidized loan grade level limit ■■ Aggregate limit for combination of all subsidized and unsubsidized loans not to exceed $31,000

Complete and submit the FAFSA ■■ Master Promissory Note and entrance counseling are required ■■ Complete online at studentloans.gov

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WILLIAM D. FORD DIRECT PARENT PLUS

Repayment may be deferred until ■■ All undergraduates 6 months after date student drops ■■ Must be enrolled at below half-time enrollment least half time and have ■■ Interest rate is fixed at academic good standing 7.21% annually ■■ Accruing interest to be paid monthly or quarterly or capitalized quarterly ■■ Need is not a factor ■■

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Parent’s annual maximum eligibility is equal to the cost of attendance minus other financial aid received

Complete and submit the FAFSA ■■ Separate Master Promissory Note is required ■■ Complete online at studentloans.gov ■■ Registered PIN is required and can be obtained online ■■

FEDERAL WORK STUDY

Part-time employment on campus Maximum 20 work hours per week ■■ Based on need ■■ Funds are limited ■■ ■■

All undergraduates with financial need ■■ Must be enrolled at least half time and have academic good standing ■■

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Typically minimum wage Paid monthly in a check directly to the student for hours worked

Complete and submit the FAFSA ■■ Northwest job postings may be found at nwmissouri. edu/hr/student/jobs ■■

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ACCESS MISSOURI PROGRAM ■■

Provides grant assistance to full-time undergraduate students who are Missouri residents attending participating Missouri post-secondary institutions

U.S. citizen Missouri residents enrolled full time ■■ Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less than 12,000 as determined by FAFSA ■■ ■■

Statutory award amounts $1,000 – $2,150* ■■ Renewal requires 2.50 cumulative GPA each trimester, reapplication of FAFSA by April 1 each year and meeting need eligibility requirements ■■

Complete and submit the FAFSA by April 1 ■■ Contact Missouri Department of Higher Education at dhe.mo.gov or 800.473.6757 or Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance ■■

*Actual award amounts contingent upon state appropriations MISSOURI BRIGHT FLIGHT ■■

Missouri graduating high school senior who enrolls full time in Missouri post-secondary school

Top 3%: Composite ACT=31 or SAT=Critical Reading 800, Math 790 ■■ Top 4 and 5%: Composite ACT=30 or SAT=Critical Reading 770, Math 780 ■■

Top 3%: Statutory maximum award $3,000 per academic year* ■■ Top 4 and 5%: Statutory maximum award $1,000 per academic year* ■■ Must complete 24 credit hours at cumulative 2.50 GPA ■■

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*Actual award amounts contingent upon state appropriations each year MARGUERITE ROSS BARNETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established for students who are employed while attending school part time ■■ Scholarships can be renewed annually until a student has obtained a baccalaureate degree or has completed 150 credit hours ■■

Missouri resident 18 years or older, enrolled at least half time but less than full time ■■ Be employed and compensated for at least 20 hours per week ■■ Demonstrate financial need ■■

Maximum annual scholarship is the lesser of: actual tuition charged at the school where you are enrolled or your demonstrated financial need ■■ Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 ■■

Complete and submit FAFSA. Contact Missouri Department of Higher Education or visit: dhe. mo.gov/ppc/grants/ rossbarnett.php to print verification form ■■ Deadline for submitting FAFSA and all required material is Aug. 1 ■■

RETURNING HEROES EDUCATION ACT ■■

Tuition reduction for combat veterans from Missouri who are pursuing a program leading to certificate or bachelor’s degree

Any combat veteran who served in armed combat after Sept. 11, 2001 ■■ Was a Missouri resident when first entered military ■■ Discharged from military service under honorable conditions ■■

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Initiate by completing form (each year) nwmissouri. edu/finaid/forms. htm and return with copy of DD-214 to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance: fax 660.562.1674

Institutional programs Description

Who is eligible?

Award amount

How to apply

Varies Will fill gap between cost of tuition, room, board, textbook and computer usage fees, (standard double occupancy and Silver meal plan) minus all federal, state, institutional funds and a $3,500 student contribution ■■ Student must live on campus to receive assistance with room and board ■■ Awards subject to available funding ■■ Summer funding not available

Renewable for one year as a tuition-only scholarship with the following stipulations: ■■ Reapplication of FAFSA (by April 1 for consideration of state grants used in determining American Dream funding) ■■ Be Pell eligible ■■ Completion of 24 Northwest credit hours with a 2.00 Northwest cumulative GPA ■■ Combination of federal, state and institutional grants and scholarship plus American Dream Grant covers regular tuition

AMERICAN DREAM GRANT ■■

See full description, pg. 12

First-time freshmen ■■ Complete FAFSA and all verification documents by April 1 priority date ■■ Index: 100-199 or ACT: 21-36 ■■ Have an EFC of 2,000 or less (dependent or independent students) ■■

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BEARCAT GRANT ■■

Based on need and academic criteria

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First-time freshmen Must be enrolled full time

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Varies Funds are limited

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Complete and submit the FAFSA

NORTHWEST GRANT ■■

Based on need

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First-time freshmen Must be enrolled full time

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Varies Funds are limited

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Complete and submit the FAFSA

REGULAR EMPLOYMENT

Part-time employment on campus ■■ Maximum 20 work hours per week ■■ Need is not a factor ■■

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All students Must be enrolled at least half time

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TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM

An association of 586 colleges and universities offering scholarships to members of faculty and staff families employed at participating institutions ■■ Participating institutions are available at tuitionexchange.org ■■

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Varies Dependent upon policies of home institution

Contact liaison officer at home institution 12 months prior to using TE program. ■■ Certification is sent to importing school ■■ Northwest will notify award approvals/denials ■■ Contact liaison each year for required recertification ■■

Scholarships awarded directly to freshmen The following scholarships are made available by funds from the Northwest Foundation and are awarded based upon a variety of criteria as designated by the donors. No separate application is required. However, students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered. Adopt-a-Bearcat Scholarship Anonymous PCMC Scholarship n CenturyLink/Northwest Missouri State University Scholarship n Dr. Norman & Ada Mae Clough Scholarship n R.G. & Maxine Deardorff Scholarship n Michael Faust Scholarship n Freeman Adopt-a-Bearcat Scholarship n Charles & Venita Green Scholarship n Aleta & Dean Hubbard Scholarship n James & Betty Jackson Scholarship n Paul Marfice Scholarship n Maryville Kiwanis Memorial n n

Scholarship Northwest Foundation Scholarship n Northwest Foundation Memorial Scholarship n B.D. & Sue Wright Owens Scholarship n Benjamin and Mercedes Ramirez Scholarship n Jon Rickman Electronic Campus Scholarship n CM & M Saville Scholarship n Gary Lynn Tyler Memorial Scholarship n F.K. Ulman Scholarship n EC Walker Scholarship n Wall Family Scholarship n Nancy Western Scholarship n Harvey & Joyce White Scholarship n

MARION & H.J. FISCHER JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Nonresidents paying Missouri tax) The Marion & H.J. Fischer Jr. Memorial Fee Waiver (Fischer Tax Credit) is available for nonresident students and their families who pay Missouri state income tax even though they reside outside of the state. The nonresident student must have paid Missouri personal income tax or be a dependent on the tax return of another taxpayer who lives outside of the state and pays Missouri income tax. Business, partnership or property taxes do not qualify. Students will receive a reduction on nonresident tuition equal to the amount of tax paid. However, a student will not pay less than resident tuition. To claim this credit, a copy of the Missouri state tax return showing the student’s name as either the taxpayer or dependent and the amount of Missouri income tax paid needs to be mailed to the Cashiering Office (Northwest Missouri State University, Attn: Cashiering Office, 111 Administration Building, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468) OR faxed (660.562.1400). No separate application is required. NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Why Northwest Varsity athletics: Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: football, basketball, baseball, track and field, cross country, tennis Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, track and field, cross country, tennis and golf Northwest competes on the national level in areas such as: dairy judging, debate, forensics, mock trial, soils judging, student publications and Enactus In athletics and academics Northwest has won 14 national titles in five years. Two in football and three in cheerleading.

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Intercollegiate competitive teams BASEBALL

Darin Loe 660.562.1352 dloe@nwmissouri.edu BASKETBALL (MEN’S)

Ben McCollum 660.562.1309 benmac@nwmissouri.edu Austin Meyer 660.562.1328 meyer@nwmissouri.edu BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)

Michael Smith 660.562.1299 msmith@nwmissouri.edu CHEERLEADING

CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK (MEN’S & WOMEN’S)

SOCCER (WOMEN’S)

Tracy Hoza 660.562.1302 tjcross@nwmissouri.edu

Scott Lorek 660.562.1303 slorek@nwmissouri.edu

SOFTBALL

FOOTBALL

Ryan Anderson 660.562.1783 nwsball@nwmissouri.edu

Adam Dorrel 660.562.1310 dorrela@nwmissouri.edu Joel Osborn 660.562.1088 josborn@nwmissouri.edu

TENNIS (MEN’S & WOMEN’S)

Mark Rosewell 660.562.1312 mrosewe@nwmissouri.edu

GOLF (WOMEN'S)

VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S)

Pat McLaughlin 660.562.1280 jpat@nwmissouri.edu

Amy Woerth 660.562.1782 aphelps@nwmissouri.edu

Jason Sack 660.562.1304 jsack@nwmissouri.edu

For more information, visit bearcatsports.com.

Other activities and team sponsorships DAIRY JUDGING

Dr. Callie Mullins 660.562.1160 cwalker@nwmissouri.edu STEPPERS (DANCE TEAM)

Mandi Derryberry 816.835.3128 s516714@mail.nwmissouri.edu EQUESTRIAN CLUB

Michelle Allen 660.562.1388 mallen@nwmissouri.edu FLAG CORP

Dr. Katy Strickland 660.562.1794 kstrick@nwmissouri.edu FORENSICS/SPEECH TEAM

Dr. Brian Swafford 660.562.1506 swaff@nwmissouri.edu

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Callie Mullins 660.562.1160 cwalker@nwmissouri.edu

Leslie Murphy 660.562.1530 lmurphy@nwmissouri.edu

MARCHING/CONCERT BAND

THEATRE

Dr. Katy Strickland 660.562.1794 kstrick@nwmissouri.edu NORTHWEST DANCE COMPANY

Patricia Wyatt 660.562.1639 pjp@nwmissouri.edu

Dr. Theo Ross 660.562.1176 ross@nwmissouri.edu VOCAL MUSIC – MADRALIERS/ CELEBRATION/UNIVERSITY CHORALE

Dr. Brian Lanier 660.562.1790 blanier@nwmissouri.edu

ORCHESTRA

VOCAL MUSIC – TOWER CHOIR

John Bell 660.562.1952 jbell@nwmissouri.edu

Dr. Stephen Town 660.562.1795 stown@nwmissouri.edu

RUGBY

Dr. David Richardson 660.562.1447 drichar@nwmissouri.edu

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

WRESTLING

Nikki Hackett 660.562.1151 nikkiy@nwmissouri.edu

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NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Majors and Degree Programs Degrees

Bachelor of Clinical Lab. Sciences Bachelor of Technology Two-Year Certificate Program Bachelor of Science in Education

Deficiencies for Graduate Program NCATE Certification: available at all educational levels

Accounting: Private Industry Public Advertising Agriculture: Agricultural Business Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Animal Science (Pre-Vet) Horticulture Art (Studio): Ceramics Drawing Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Biology Biology: Biomedical Sciences

Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric Computer Science Economics Emergency & Disaster Management English Finance: Corporate Finance Financial Computing Financial Mgmt. Financial Services Foods & Nutrition: Dietetics Geographic Info. Science: Civic/Public Data & Technology

Marketing Mathematics Mass Media: Applied Advertising Broadcast & Production Multimedia Journalism Sports Media Media Studies Music Nanoscale Science: Nanoscale Biology Nanoscale Chemistry Nanoscale Physics Philosophy Political Science Psychology Psychology/ Sociology Public Administration Radiologic Sciences**

Minors

Cell/Molecular General Biology Biology/Psychology Biomedical Sciences: Chiropractic Business Economics Business Management Business Technology: Interactive Digital Media Management Networking Chemistry ACS Chemistry: Biochemistry General Chemistry Medicinal Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Agricultural Education Art Education Biology Education Business Education

Chemistry Education Elementary Education English Education

Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry+ Pre-Engineering Pre-Forestry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine+ Pre-Mortuary Science

Accounting Information Systems Advertising Agricultural: Business Finance Science Agronomy Animal Science Art Biochemistry Biology Broadcasting

Instrumental Music Edu.: Non-Piano Piano Mathematics Education Middle School

Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic & Allopathic Therapy

Chemistry Child & Family Studies Coaching Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric Computer Applications

+ program falls under Biology: Biomedical Sciences

Earth Technology Emergency Response Management Geographic Geography Geology: Environmental General Graphic Design History Industrial Psychology Interactive Digital Media: Art: Visual Imaging Computer Science New Media International Business Liberal Arts & Sciences Management Info. Systems Marine Biology

Physical Education Social Science Spanish Special Ed.: Cross Categorical

Pre-Pharmacy+ Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiology Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Speech Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine+

Computer Networking Computer Science Criminal Justice Data Management Deaf Studies Economics Emergency & Disaster Mgmt. English English: Writing Environmental Science

Speech/Theatre Education Unified Science: Biology Chemistry Earth Science Vocal Music

Teaching/ Education Minors

Pre-Professional Programs

Teaching/ Education Majors B.S. Ed., B.M.E.

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Music Education Bachelor of Science

Majors B.A., B.F.A., B.S.

Check out these sites for Four-Year Course Plans nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/4yearplan.htm and What Can I Do With An Interest In... nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/interest.htm

Food Service General Business Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology Gerontology History Horticulture Individualized Language Interactive Digital Media

Art Elementary Art Secondary Business Chemistry Early Childhood Earth Science English Health

International Studies Journalism Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematical Sciences Military Science Music Nutrition Philosophy Physics Political Science

Recreation: Corporate Rec./ Wellness Recreation & Park Management Therapeutic Recreation Spanish Theatre: Performance Technical Theatre & Design Undecided: Business Meta Major Education Meta Major University Liberal Arts Meta Major Science Meta Major Wildlife Ecology & Conservation

Two-Year Certificate Programs Farm Operation Information Systems Business Technology

Marketing & Cooperative Education Mathematics Middle School Science Physics Spanish Speech/Theatre

Precision Agriculture Psychology Public Administration Public History Recreation Sociology Spanish Sport Management Sport Psychology Statistics Systems Mgmt. Theatre Writing

** completion program partnership with St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Radiologic Technology, Kansas City