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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

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NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

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From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

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Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

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Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

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Eligibility & Financial Need

Financial Aid

To receive financial aid in the form of grants or loans you must:

  • Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 6 hours (it is possible if eligible to receive a Pell Grant with just 3 credit hours). Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 5 graduate level hours (5000).
  • Make Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  • Be admitted to Northeastern State University as a regular degree-seeking student. Students admitted under our special admission category are not eligible for financial aid.
  • Not owe a federal grant repayment or be in default on a federal student loan.
  • Demonstrate financial need (except for the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan and Parent Plus Loan programs).
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (Students who only have a SSN for work purposes via (DACA) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals unfortunately are not eligible for federal student aid)
  • Have a valid Social Security Number
  • Be registered with selective service if you are male between the ages of 18 to 25.
  • Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or pass an exam approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Not have a drug conviction for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid such as grants, loans, or work-study.

financial need

Financial need is the difference between your school costs and what your family can be expected to pay toward those expenses. Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is determined by the information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). During this formulation, income, assets, and household size are taken into consideration to determine your EFC. The EFC is the amount that the student and family are reasonably expected to be able to contribute to their own educational costs. Your EFC is used to determine your financial need by using the following equation:

Students Cost of Attendance - Students Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Students Financial Need (How much the student still needs to attend NSU)