Parents & Families

Getting Started

The Accepted Students page will walk your student through the steps required from the time they are admitted as a student, to the time they enroll for classes.

Finances

Financial Aid will work with you to answer any questions regarding the FAFSA, loans, scholarships, and grants. You can call them at 866-853-2455 or 651-631-5212

Student Accounts handles payments, outstanding bills, account balances, and other information on your student’s account. You are also able to access your Authorized User Account to view your student's university finances and make payments. For more information on Student Accounts, visit the Student Accounts information page.

1098T Forms are used to determine your eligibility for claiming the Education Tax Credits on your Federal Income Tax returns. The University of Northwestern has contracted with ECSI to provide both the electronic and paper 1098Ts. By January 31 each year, paper forms are mailed to the student's current address unless an electronic version is selected. If you are eligible to receive a 1098T, you can retrieve one electronically at Educational Computer Systems.

Student accounts can verify information reported on the form however, we cannot provide tax advice. Please refer to IRS Publication 970 for educational tax credit information.

Contact Student Accounts
Phone: 651-631-5352
Email: studentaccounts@unwsp.edu

Arts and Athletics

Music Information
Details about the scholarship and audition process, ensembles, events and more.

Athletics Information
Everything Eagles here: team schedules, rosters, live game feeds, recruitment information and more.

Student Services and Resources

Academic Success
Northwestern's support services are able to provide a broad range of accommodations and resources for students.

Campus Safety
Public Safety serves the total university community and its guests by providing a safe and secure environment. 651-631-5310.

Career & Leadership Development
Offering resources for selecting majors, discovering career paths, finding part-time jobs, preparing resumes, and more.

Registrar/transcript services
Student Educational Records are confidential, but some questions about your student’s transcripts can be answered by contacting this office. See FERPA policies before calling. 800-692-4020 ext. 5248 or 651-631-5248

Student and campus services
Includes ADA / Disability Services, ALPHA Center (tutoring), Campus Store, Counseling Services, Dining, Health Services and Mail Center.

Student Life
Provides support to students and directs many of aspects of student life. 651-631-5205 or e-mail studentlife@unwsp.edu.

Student Housing

Residence life housing
Housing assignments, roommate arrangements, and all other housing-related items. 651-628-3300

Local hotels

For Parents and other guests visiting students on campus.

Moms in Prayer

LORD, teach us to pray. Luke 11:1. Moms In Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray. Our vision is that every school in the world would be covered with prayer.

Come Pray with Us!

Would you like the fellowship and support of a dynamic group of praying moms? Throughout the year, moms will cover in prayer UNW leaders, faculty, staff, departments, events, sports, clubs, and campus safety and health, along with the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and academic needs of our students.

—“The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.” James 5:16
—“I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8
—“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17
—“Let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread Your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in You.” Psalm 5:11

Whether you are close to campus, live out of town, or reside in another country, you can join one of our Moms in Prayer groups. If your schedule is such that you are unable to join us, you are still welcome to pray with us from wherever you are.

Contact Lynn Metzler at lynnmetzler@q.com or text her at 612-237-6857 to receive our prayer sheet, to learn more, or if you have a specific need you want prayer for.

God is at work at Northwestern and we are excited to see what He is going to do this year!

Meeting Details

In-person Prayer Group:
—Every other Thursday 1:30–2:30 p.m.
—Starts September 9

To Join In-person Prayer Group:
1. Contact Lynn Metzler lynnmetzler@q.com or text her at 612-237-6857 to get the location for meetings.
2. Dates for Fall 2022: TBA
3. Alternative meetings are being held in Bloomington. Please contact Lynn Metzler for more details.

Zoom Prayer Group:
—Every Tuesday 7–8 p.m.
—Starts August 30, 2022

To Join the Zoom Prayer Group:
1. Download the Zoom App on your device.
2. Contact Rachael Bragge rachaelbragge@gmail.com and the Zoom link will be sent to you.

Moms in Prayer International

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Student Care Packages

Send your student a little love from home with a care package delivered to them during final exams.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Greetings from the Northwestern Student Government! Are you looking for a way to encourage your student? By planning ahead, we provide an option to purchase care packages that are delivered during final exams. The care package will include a variety of snacks and goodies for your student to enjoy during the long study hours.

For just $19.99, you can encourage your student during a stressful time of year while supporting our Student Government. When you send a care package, your student will receive notification through their UNW student email account instructing them to pick up their package at the Mail Center.

Sales occur before finals, look for ordering info in the eNews.

As you can imagine, care packages are great surprises that encourage students to finish the semester strong, but don’t forget the greatest encouragement you could ever provide—prayer support—for all Northwestern students as we finish out the semester! Thank you for your support.