Big Dreams. Accessible Pathways.
Your future is within reach! Explore scholarships, grants, tuition programs, and financial resources designed to help make your NMU education affordable.
Bridge Award
College costs matter. NMU's Bridge Award reduces the financial burden for eligible out-of-state students by covering the difference between resident and non-resident tuition rates, helping families access a Northern education at a more affordable price.
Funding Opportunities from NMU
First Year Scholarships
Scholarships designated for first year students pertain to students who have not attended any college/post-secondary institution after high school graduation and plan to enroll on NMU's campus.
Transfer Scholarships
Scholarships designated for transfer students pertain to students who have attended any college/post-secondary institution after high school graduation and plan to enroll on NMU's campus.
Donor Funded Scholarships
Scholarships listed here are funded by private donors and have varying eligibility requirements for both need and merit-based applicants. Some scholarships are program-specific, while others are open to any major.
Free Laptop
All NMU students receive a ThinkPad or a MacBook (Art & Design and Theatre majors) loaded with programs and have access to free support through NMU's Help Desk.
Adobe Creative Campus
As an Adobe Creative Campus, all students, faculty, and staff have free access to Adobe Express.