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Plan Before You Pay: What You Need to Know About Financial Aid
As you prepare for college, it is important to plan how you will pay for your education. Financial aid helps make college more affordable by helping cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. There are different types of financial aid, including scholarships, grants,…
Friday, March 21, 2025

BLOG Alumni
Student Spotlight: Jacob Bierle ’22 – Fulbright Scholar
Jacob Bierle ’22, a dual major in ESL Education and Elementary Education was named a Fulbright Award winner in Spring 2022. Fulbright honors are awarded yearly by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign…
Friday, July 21, 2023

BLOG College Preparation, Financial Aid
11 Ways to Save Money in College
The FAFSA is the key to your financial aid. If you don’t fill it out, you likely won’t be getting any type of financial aid (even student loans).
Friday, June 3, 2022

NEWS Giving
Northwestern-St. Paul and Northwestern Media Announce Gifts and Pledges Totaling $170 Million
The University of Northwestern and Northwestern Media has collectively raised over $170 million in gifts and pledges since 2014 to sustain and expand the organization’s ministries.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021