Our priority application deadline is April 1st.

We accept Americorps education award vouchers.

* Students who have established residency with a Montana College or University qualify for Northwest Connections' In-State tuition. It is incumbent upon the student to provide documentation showing their in-state status.

Included in our tuition costs are the following:

- Wilderness First Aid Certification (Aerie Backcountry Medicine)
- Full room and board
- All course readers
- All transportation during the field semester

 

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FINANCIAL AID

Students are responsible for determining if the financial aid package from their home institution will cover course costs for the Field Semester. Many universities, including the University of Montana, will grant you a consortium agreement which is a method of transferring financial aid to a different school. Contact us if you have questions about this process or read here in our website about consortiums.

We are able to accept AmeriCorps education award vouchers. Please contact us if you would like to apply your Americorps award to the cost of the Field Semester; we can help guide you through the simple process.

Financial assistance may also be available through private foundations, federal grants and loans.

Can I transfer financial aid from my university to the Field Semester?

How can I apply for a Northwest Connections scholarship?

DEADLINES, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS 

Northwest Connections has a rolling admission policy.  Priority status is given to applications received by April 1st. 

A $900 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your enrollment in the program within three weeks of your acceptance. The remaining portion of your tuition is due no later than June 10th. Tuition costs: 
            $7,800 - in-state students
            $9,800 - out-of-state students

Fees are payable by personal check, money order or credit card to Northwest Connections.

No refunds can be made for cancellations unless another student from our waiting list can fill your space. If we can fill your space a refund will be made less the registration deposit.

Northwest Connections cannot make exceptions to this cancellation policy for any reason, including, but not limited to, illness, travel delays, personal or family situations, emergencies or weather. We urge you to investigate accident, baggage, and trip cancellation insurance with a travel agent. Travel insurance helps protect you against financial loss if you must cancel or interrupt a trip because of illness or injuries to yourself, a family member, or traveling companion.

NwC reserves the right to cancel the field semester due to insufficient enrollment. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, NwC will notify students by June 1st and students shall be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid less the application fee.  NwC is not responsible for financial loss due to non-refundable airline tickets or other such expenses.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

All students must provide their own medical insurance while in residence at NwC.