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LEAP: Leadership Education for Adult Professionals

Applying for Admission

Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as early as possible.

You must be at least 25 in order to qualify for the LEAP program.

Step 1: Fill Out LEAP Application Forms

1. If you are applying for the Bachelor’s or Associate’s programs at Northwest University, please fill out these PDF forms:
   • LEAP Admission Application
   • Personal Reference Form
   • Northwest University Financial Aid Application
     
     
2. If you are a re-entry student candidate, please fill out these PDF forms:
   • LEAP Re-Entry Application
   • Northwest University Financial Aid Application
3. If you are applying for the Certificate in Faith in Practice program, use this PDF Form:
   • Certificate

Please fill out all application documents and return with a $30 application fee to the Graduate & Professional Studies Enrollment Office (GPS), which handles all LEAP applications. You can fax, mail, or drop off completed forms.

Fax 425.803.3059 (Local Fax) 866.329.5327 (Toll-Free)	Mail Graduate & Professional Studies Enrollment Office Northwest University P.O. Box 579 Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
In Person Davis Enrollment Center 5710 108th Ave. N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033	Email/Scan gpse@northwestu.edu

Questions about Step 1? Contact the GPS Enrollment Office directly at (Local) 425.889.7799 or (Toll-Free) 1.877.453.5327.

Step 2: Apply For Financial Aid

Fill out your Federal Financial Aid Packet (FAFSA) online. Be sure to print, sign, and mail the signature page at the end of the FAFSA application. Our school code is 003783. Tips on completing the FAFSA.

If you are a veteran, please contact our VA Coordinator at 425.889.5228 for information about military educational benefits.

After you have been approved for admission and the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and Northwest University Financial Aid Application has been received, the Financial Aid Services Office will determine what financial aid you are eligible for.

It is recommended that students complete all applications at least six weeks prior to the start of classes, though financial aid is still awarded after that date. However, it is awarded on a first come, first served basis, and late disbursements of aid may not occur if all documents are not received by the start date.

Once you have been awarded financial aid, the Financial Aid Services Office will mail you a packet of information. Included in this packet is an award letter that outlines the funds and amounts you are eligible for. This package of financial aid may include gift aid (grants and scholarships) and self-help aid (loans and work study).

Submit all documents included in the packet and requested on the award letter. There will be two copies of the award letter. One copy is for you to keep, the second copy is for you to sign and return to the Financial Aid Services Office. You may decline any portion of your financial aid by crossing out the award and initializing next to it.

Make sure you carefully read your award letter as important information is relayed to you through it. Sometimes, additional information is required by the Financial Aid Services Office to continue processing your financial aid. These missing documents (such as copy of tax returns, Verification Worksheets, Loan Request Forms, etc.) are detailed on the award letter. Please be diligent in handing missing information.

Questions about this step? Contact the GPS Financial Aid Office directly at 425.889.7791.

Step 3: Send Your Transcripts

Order official academic transcripts from your previous college(s) and have them sent directly to:

Graduate & Professional Studies
Enrollment Office
Northwest University
P.O. Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579

Note: Northwest University requires official transcripts of all colleges and universities you have attended, regardless of academic status and/or degree/certificate/completion factors.

If you are an Army veteran, please request AARTS transcripts from your Army Education Center Counselor. If you are an Air Force veteran, please order official transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force.

Any questions about this step can also be directed to the GPS Enrollment Office at (Local) 425.889.7799 or (Toll-Free) 1.877.453.5327.

Step 4: Pay Confirmation Deposit

If a student has been accepted into the LEAP program via written notification, he/she must submit a $100 confirmation deposit to be able to meet with an advisor.  This deposit is applied to the student’s tuition and notifies the University  that the student will be attending for that particular term.

Step 5: Meet with an Advisor

After your $100 confirmation deposit is paid, you will be scheduled to meet with an academic advisor to review your transcript report.

Step 6: Register For Classes Online

The LEAP Enrollment Office will provide you with instructions on how to complete registration online prior to Orientation night. If required, your registration can also be conducted on Orientation Night.

Step 7: Attend Orientation Session

This session is extremely important. It allows both you and the university to become acquainted with each other. In addition to getting a “feel” for their educational surroundings, students meet with Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Information Technology, and the rest of the LEAP administrative team. ID photos are taken, books purchased and parking passes are arranged. Orientation sessions generally take place 5-15 days prior to the start of a LEAP class semester.

Questions about this step? Contact the LEAP Administrative office at 425.889.7793