Financial Aid

Financial Aid

We’re Committed To Helping Make Your Education Affordable. Discover Your Options for Financial Assistance to Further Your Career in Natural Healthcare

A Wide Range of Financial Aid and Assistance Information for Students From Every Background

Your education is a worthwhile investment in your future. Our team can assist you in finding scholarships, grants, loans, and other aid opportunities. Undergraduate and post-graduate students are eligible for aid. Students who do not qualify for need-based aid may still be eligible for non-need-based financial aid.

We’re the Catalyst For Your Degree

We’ll help you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), discuss eligibility, work on repayment plans, and offer general financial counseling.

Great Packages for Non-Traditional Students

Whether you’re switching careers, working toward your doctorate, coming back to school after a long break, or finding your path later in life, you are still eligible for aid. No matter when you are starting your journey, you can still get help. Talk to us about options!

Check Your Eligibility

Most of our students are eligible for financial aid. Although each academic program has their own requirements, first see our universal requirements to receive financial aid.

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Register with the Selective Service if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25
Complete the FAFSA
Be accepted in a degree-seeking/certificate program
Be enrolled at least half-time
Not be in default on prior federal student loans
(Continuing students) Make satisfactory academic progress

See the rest of the eligibility requirements for your specific program.

Get Covered for Educational and Life Expenses

Financial aid covers much more than tuition. Our scholarships, grants, and loans help you fully fund your student experience. Funds can be used to cover:

Tuition and fees normally assessed by a student carrying the same academic workload
Allowance for books, supplies, transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses
Allowance for room and board
Allowance for dependent care costs for students with dependents
Allowance for one-time direct costs of obtaining a first professional license or certificate for students who are enrolled in a program that requires such professional licensure or certification

Institutional scholarships

Learn what scholarships offered at Northwestern are available for:

Get Covered for Educational and Life Expenses

Financial aid covers much more than tuition. Our scholarships, grants, and loans help you fully fund your student experience. Funds can be used to cover:

Tuition and fees normally assessed by a student carrying the same academic workload
Allowance for books, supplies, transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses
Allowance for room and board
Allowance for dependent care costs for students with dependents
Allowance for one-time direct costs of obtaining a first professional license or certificate for students who are enrolled in a program that requires such professional licensure or certification
Expenses related only to the student

External scholarships

Learn about scholarship available from outside sources for:

Federal and state grants for undergraduate students only

Undergraduate students (enrolled in the Massage Therapy or Undergraduate Health Sciences Programs) can apply for:

Federal Grants
Minnesota State Grant – Minnesota residents only
Fostering Independence Grant – Minnesota residents only

Discover Financial Aid Options for Canadian Students

NWHSU is a premier destination for Canadian students looking for careers in natural healthcare. We understand how to bridge the gap between different economic systems, so that you have the financial aid needed to follow your passion for healing.

Learn more about our financial aid offering for Canadian students.

Veteran’s Benefits

As a Military Friendly® School, we make it easy for veterans to follow their passion for natural healthcare and medicine, and other healing arts and sciences. We honor your service, and want to help you pursue your calling.