Graduate Financial Aid

No matter how you place it, pursuing a postgraduate degree is a great investment—an investment in your life, your career, and sometimes, your family. We at Northwest University understand what it takes to count the cost of this investment and we want to help. Financial Aid is available to assist in affording this great investment.

Types of Financial Aid for Graduate Learners

Grants

Education students may be eligible for the TEACH Grant if they sign an Agreement to Serve or Repay and complete TEACH Counseling. Grants generally do not have to be paid back to the issuer.

Military Benefits

Active-duty service members and veterans may be eligible for a variety of education benefits based on their length of service and branch, which can be applied toward a college education. Most military benefits do not have to be repaid. Contact your local VA office to determine your benefit eligibility.

Federal Loans

Federal financial assistance provides an accessible way to afford your college tuition through low-interest loans; however, they must be paid back after you graduate, leave the university, or drop below half time. Federal Direct Loans are the most common type of federal loans available to students.

Scholarships

Students can earn scholarships offered by civic organizations, religious organizations, and trade associations to help afford college. Some of these outside scholarships may be found on our Outside Scholarships resource page.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Learn more to see whether you might qualify.

Learn More About PSLF