Guide to financial aid

NAU is among the nation’s top schools making a quality education accessible to everyone. We’re here to help make paying for college simple, affordable, and transparent.

Helping you pay for college

Think you don’t qualify for financial aid? Think again. 97% of NAU students receive some sort of scholarship or financial aid. Start by getting the right step-by-step checklist for your application type, filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (base requirement in almost all cases), and discovering additional forms of aid like scholarships, loans and work-study opportunities. Make sure you utilize our Net Price Calculator to get a customized estimate of your tuition and fees along with personalized recommendations of scholarships and additional aid to apply for, too!

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Undergraduate students

Planning to be an NAU undergrad? This is your go-to guide for unlocking scholarships, financial aid, and steps to make college more affordable.

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Graduate students

From tuition support to research funding, this page guides future grad students through the steps to secure financial aid and maximize opportunities at NAU.

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Parents

Hey parents, over here! This section is for you. Get everything you need to know about financial aid, important deadlines, and supporting your student through the college process.

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Apply for your FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first and most important step in the financial aid process. It’s by far the number one way to make sure you’re getting the most possible financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees

Want to know what your NAU education will cost? Our tuition and fees page breaks it all down clearly, by campus, program, and student type, so you can see what to expect and estimate your costs.

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Net Price Calculator

The best way to get a feel for what attending NAU will cost is to try out our Net Price Calculator. The calculator is fully customizable and even matches you with potential scholarship and aid opportunities.

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Think you’re getting all the aid you can? Think again. There are a wide range of financial aid options designed to make college more accessible—no matter your background or goals. Explore what’s available and see how it all adds up to make your education more affordable.