Northwestern State University of Louisiana Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $21,357 Out-of-state: $32,145 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $7,880 Out-of-state: $18,668 |
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Room and Board
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$8,804 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,300 |
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Other Expenses
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$3,373 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Applying For Financial Aid
| nsufinaid@nsula.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline May 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning May 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 002021 |
Free |
| Institution’s own form |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,152 (93.8%) of freshmen |
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| 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 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 881 (95.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,672 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 620 (67.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,651 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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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 |
| 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 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 3,248 (90.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,342 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 2,675 (74.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,894 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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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 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
64% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$41,500 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Financial Aid Programs
| 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 |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| 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 |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership, Memberships |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| 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 |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
Not reported |