Northwestern State University is recognized as one of the most affordable state institutions in the South, and we are committed to working with students and their families to make higher education accessible to everyone.

Tuition and Fees are assessed each semester based on factors such as level (undergraduate or graduate), campus (where the majority of your classes are taken), and credit hours enrolled. For more information about the fee payment process, please contact the Business Affairs Office of Student Accounting & Cashiering.

The NSU Office of Financial Aid is committed to providing the best possible service to students and families who need help meeting the costs of higher education. Our mission is to find the best possible aid package for every student, which enables each of our students to achieve their educational goal. For more information about the process of applying for financial aid, as well as the various Scholarships available, please visit our Financial Aid Office website.

• Types of Financial Aid
• Student Employment
• Frequently Asked Questions

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• Financial Aid
• Graduate School
• Online Learning (eNSU)
• Registrar’s Office

University Recruiting
175 Sam Sibley Drive
Student Services Center, 1st Floor
Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497
Phone: 318.357.4503

Office of Admissions
175 Sam Sibley Drive
Student Services Center, Suite 235
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Phone: 318.357.4078
Toll-Free: 800.767.8115
FAX: 318.357.4660
applications@nsula.edu
Admissions Website