Admissions & Aid
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Step into a world of educational excellence at Northwest Nazarene University, where students come to know their true worth and discover how to transform the world through service. Because we believe education should give you the chance to discover your purpose and the story God is writing for your life, we also do what we can to lighten your financial load. Investing in your future is a significant decision, and we’re here to provide the resources and guidance you need to embark on this transformative chapter of your story!
For more information, call 1.877.NNU.4YOU
AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID AWARD FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
2024-25 Undergraduate Costs
Undergraduate Tuition
Less than 12 credits: $1,710 per credit
More than 18 credits: Block Rate plus $575
Student Fees
*Includes Student Government Association, registration, athletic facilities, health & safety, and technology. Learn more.
**An annual fee applied to the student account in the first full-time semester of each academic year, usually in the fall.
Housing & Food***
***Graduating Seniors may opt-out of meal plans.
Total estimated cost
Net Price Calculator
Get a detailed view on how scholarships & financial aid impact your tuition price
The NNU Net Price Calculator is part of a carefully designed program that can help guide you through estimating financial aid options. The average time to complete a full estimate is 3-5 minutes. Please have a close estimate of your family’s income and assets in order to ensure an accurate estimate of your cost of attendance.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
Looking for Graduate Tuition & Fees?
Find more information by heading to our Graduate Tuition & Financial Aid page!
Hawk Bucks
Hawk Bucks can be purchased at the dining hall, The Bean, Grille 1913 or online, added to your account anytime, and don’t expire.
Get additional bonus cash when $25 or more is added to your account.
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- $25-$49 will get 5% extra reward cash bonus
- $50-$99 will get 7% extra reward cash bonus
Financial Aid
Because Christian education is worth the price, we believe no student should feel alone in covering the costs. NNU offers many opportunities for financial aid, and more than 30% of our graduates complete their education with ZERO debt. Click below to explore options for grants, scholarships, work study funding and more, and open the door to your future at NNU!
Other Costs & Fees
Fees
Housing Information
Room charge includes furniture and utilities. Double rooms are $2,945 per semester. Private rooms (when available) are an additional $1,525 per semester. For questions or information regarding housing and meal plan options, please contact the Office of Student Life at 208.467.8643.
Course Fees
Some courses offered at NNU have an extra fee. Course fees can range from $50 to $564 per course, depending on your major. Please refer to the Registration Course Bulletin or contact the Registrar at registrar@nnu.edu
Special Fees
- Audit (non-credit) courses: $85 per course credit
- Graduation Application Fee: $25
- Commencement Fee: $100
- Late Graduation application fee (refer to the Registrar/graduation webpage for dates): $100
- Late payment fee: $200
- Late registration fee: $200
- For senior citizens 60 years of age or older, there is no charge for non-credit classes; course fees may apply. Classes taken for credit are $150 per credit
- Withdrawal fee: $100
Part Time Student Fees
- Student fees for 6-11 credits: $275 per semester
- Student fees for 1-5 credits: $135 per semester
Post-Baccalaureate/NNU Graduate Tuition Rate
- $825 per credit
What do fees cover?
The annual student fee provides for services during a student’s time on campus, including:
- Free health care in our on-campus Wellness Center (no co-pay for health or counseling visits, free venipunctures and free loans for durable medical equipment; e.g., braces, splints, crutches, wheelchairs, scooters, walking boots) with on-site physician
- Free access to group health educational experiences (i.e., How To Make the Most of A Health Care Visit, Understanding Insurance) and reduced cost for CPR/First Aid Training
- Free academic support (Tutoring & Writing Center)
- Free technological support
- Free high-speed WiFi throughout campus
- Free admission to most Student Government Association events annually
- Free access to the Johnson Sports Center for sporting events, recreational and fitness opportunities; Conrad Student Commons for technology-supported group meeting and study spaces; and the Peterson Learning Commons for private study spaces, technology-supported group meeting and study spaces as well as both physical and digital educational resources
- Free parking throughout campus monitored by NNU security team
Part-time students will have a reduced student fee based on enrollment.
Estimated Books & Supplies
Our First Day Complete program makes getting your course materials more convenient and affordable.
Receive all your course materials before the first day of class for the cost of $25 per credit
Save 35-50% on the cost of course materials each term
Benefit from a highly personalized service
Payments
Payment Dates & info
By the following dates, you must either pay in full or establish a payment plan*.
2023-24 academic year due dates are:
Fall Semester: August 25, 2023
Spring Semester: January 5, 2024
For a current statement of your account, you may visit the NNU portal and generate your Course and Fee Statement. Be sure to select the session that you want to view. This creates a PDF document for you to view. Calculate your charges minus the aid you will be using.
By the above dates, the student account must be covered by a combination of the following:
- Paid In Full – Pay online at the NNU portal.
- International Students may pay in their own currency on their NNU portal or at Flywire.
- Monthly Payment Plan – Enroll online on the NNU portal. Parents can access the secure payment portal directly.
- Military Benefits – Student Accounts must be aware of these benefits in advance of the due date and the benefits must be paid directly to NNU in order for these to be considered a component of satisfactory payment arrangements.
- Financial Aid – You must have completed paperwork and be waiting for disbursement of Federal Direct loans and/or other aid. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for information regarding eligibility and availability of aid.
Any student NOT falling into a combination of the above categories will be charged the published late fee. Interest may be applied to unpaid balances at the monthly rate of 1.25%, posted on the last day of each month. When a student is no longer enrolled at NNU and a balance remains on their account, the student is responsible for paying the University’s cost of collection. This includes, but is not limited to, collection agency fees and/or reasonable attorney fees.
A $20 charge will be assessed for each check returned for insufficient funds.
Contact Information: businessoffice@nnu.edu | 208.467.8010 | 877.NNU.4YOU | Fax: 208.467.8597
Refunds
If a student receives more financial aid than needed to cover tuition and fees, a refund will be issued within 14 days. Checks are issued each Friday. Direct deposit is available by completing the direct deposit request through your NNU portal.
Withdrawal
General Info
All students withdrawing from NNU must complete the “Request for Withdrawal from School” form available from the Office of Academic Advising. All withdrawals are subject to a $100 withdrawal fee if the withdrawal occurs after the add/drop date of the semester.
Exceptions to the refund schedule listed below will be considered for cases of medical or other hardship on a case-by-case basis upon request of the student and submission of appropriate documentation.
The withdrawal date is defined as the earlier of: (1) the date that the student began the withdrawal process or officially notified NNU of intent to withdraw, or (2) for those students who leave school without notifying an appropriate NNU official, (a) the midpoint of the semester, or (b) the last day of documented “academic-related activity.” The Director of Academic Advising determines the official date of withdrawal.
Refund Calculation
To see how a refund is calculated, click here.
Traditional Student Withdrawal Policy
All Traditional students withdrawing from NNU must complete the “Request for Withdrawal from School” form available from the Office of Academic Advising. All withdrawals are subject to a $100 withdrawal fee if the withdrawal occurs after the 10th day of classes.
Exceptions to the refund schedule will be considered for cases of medical or other hardship on a case-by-case basis upon request of the student and submission of appropriate documentation.
The withdrawal date is determined by the Director of Academic Advising and will be defined
based upon the date that the student began the withdrawal process or officially notified NNU of intent to withdraw. In cases in which the student leaves school without notifying an appropriate NNU official first, the withdrawal date will be defined as (a) the midpoint of the semester, or (b) the last day of documented “academic-related activity” dependent upon which occurred first.
Refund Distribution
Students who withdraw from NNU and have received federal financial aid may be required to return all or part of that aid based on the percentage of the semester that the student is no longer enrolled. When a refund to federal programs is required, the refund will be made as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after determination of withdrawal. The following is the refund distribution of aid:
- Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
- Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan
- Federal PLUS Loan
- Federal Pell Grant
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- TEACH Grants
- Other State, Private or Institutional Aid
- Parents or other third party, and then the Student
No refund is made to the student when all charges have been met by federal or institutional aid, or when the amount of refund exceeds cash payment made by the student.
Refunds to NNU’s institutional aid programs are based on the tuition and fees withdrawal rate (i.e., if one-half tuition and fees are refunded, one-half of any institutional aid will be refunded to institutional programs).
Repayment of Unearned Aid
Students who receive federal financial aid and withdraw from NNU may be required to repay the appropriate program a percentage of their unearned aid. The responsibility to repay unearned aid is shared by NNU and the student in proportion to the aid each is assumed to possess. NNU’s share is the lesser of:
- The total amount of unearned aid
- NNU’s charges multiplied times the percentage of aid that was unearned, and
- NNU’s share is allocated among the Title IV programs in an order specified by law.
The student’s share is the difference between the total unearned aid and NNU’s share. After the student’s share is fully allocated among any of the Title IV loan programs, any amount owed to a federal grant program is reduced by half.
Financial Aid Deadlines
Important Dates
December – FAFSA is now available for the next academic year at studentaid.gov
FAQs
When is my bill due?
Financial arrangement of the balance due on your student account must be completed by the Friday preceding the first day of the semester.
What is considered a “financial arrangement”?
By the due date, the student account must be covered by any combination of the following:
- Payment in full
- Monthly payment plan
- Military benefits
- Financial aid
What is a HOLD?
A HOLD is put on an account if there is a balance due without a financial arrangement that will pay the total balance due. The HOLD prevents the release of official transcripts or diplomas, prevents changes to the current semester schedule and blocks re-enrollment for future semesters.
How do I pay my account balance online?
Please review your student account by logging into your NNU portal. Under the Student tab select “Pay Bill” then “My Account Balance.”
What if someone else is paying my bill?
It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that information regarding payment amounts and deadlines are communicated to the person who will be paying the account, including parents. Only the student will receive reminders and notices on an NNU email or assigned campus mailbox. Using our payment provider, Flywire, students may grant access to the payment portal for any Authorized User they choose.
