Northwestern State University of Louisiana Tuition and Financial Aid

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Tuition And Expenses

Cost of Attendance	In-state: $21,357 Out-of-state: $32,145
Tuition and Fees	In-state: $7,880 Out-of-state: $18,668
Room and Board	$8,804
Books and Supplies	$1,300
Other Expenses	$3,373
Payment Plans	Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Applying For Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

E-mail	nsufinaid@nsula.edu
Web Site	Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL	Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline	Priority deadline May 1
Award Notification	On a rolling basis beginning May 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid	Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002021	Free
Institution's own form

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants	1,152 (93.8%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need	941 (81.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid	926 (98.4%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met	134 (14.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met	20%
Average Award	$13,729
Need-Based Gift	Received by 881 (95.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,672
Need-Based Self-Help	Received by 620 (67.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,651
Merit-Based Gift	Received by 129 (13.9%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift	109 (8.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,665

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants	4,388 (87.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need	3,653 (83.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid	3,607 (98.7%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met	391 (10.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met	21%
Average Award	$13,863
Need-Based Gift	Received by 3,248 (90.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,342
Need-Based Self-Help	Received by 2,675 (74.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,894
Merit-Based Gift	Received by 346 (9.6%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift	337 (6.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,962

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans	64%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates	$41,500
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid	Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid	Not reported

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans	Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans	Available
Other Loans	College/university loans, Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available	Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available	Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas	Engineering/Technologies, English, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education
Number of Awards	Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas	Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards	Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas	Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership, Memberships
Number of Awards	Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics Award Areas	Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, International Students, Married Students, Out-of-State Students, Public Servants, Veterans, Veterans' Children
Number of Awards	Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

Employment

Work-Study Programs	Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment	Not reported