Tuition payment options
You can either pay each semester's tuition in full prior to the start of classes or sign up for our convenient automatic withdrawal monthly payment plan that spreads your payments over 5 months for the fall term, 5 months for the spring term, and 2 months for the summer term. Enrollment in the monthly payment plan costs $25 per semester.
If payment is not made on the date it's due, the entire balance becomes due and interest of 1% per month (12% per year) will be charged to the student's account. Students who fail to make payment may be denied access to classes (face-to-face and online), Blackboard, computer usage and campus facilities. Diplomas, transcripts and credentials will be withheld until all accounts are settled.
The application for the monthly payment plan is available through MyNWC.
Fall Term Deadlines
| Apply for monthly payment plan | July 1 |
| Students not on monthly payment plan | |
| Entire balance due | Aug. 1 |
| Students on monthly payment plan | |
| Payments are automatically withdrawn | 25th of the month July through Nov. |
Spring Term Deadlines
| Apply for monthly payment plan | Nov. 15 |
| Students not on monthly payment plan | |
| Entire balance due | Jan. 3 |
| Students on monthly payment plan | |
| Payments are automatically withdrawn | 25th of the month Dec. through April |
Summer Term Deadlines
| Apply for monthly payment plan | April 25 |
| Students not on monthly payment plan | |
| Entire balance due * | May 10 |
| Students on monthly payment plan | |
| Payments are automatically withdrawn | 10th of the month May and June |
| *If registered for a 2nd-half class only, balance due in full June 28. | |
Online bill payment
For students
- 1. Log in to MyNWC and select the "Billing Information" tab.
- 2. Under "Student Bill," enter your student ID number. Click to view/pay the bill for the semester you wish to pay for.
For parents or other authorized users
- 1. Visit MyNWC. You do not need to log in.
- 2. Navigate to the "Billing Information" tab in the red toolbar. On the lefthand side, click on the "View/Pay Bill" link.
- 3. Enter your student's ID number and last name. Once you have clicked "Lookup" and answered a few questions, click to view/pay the bill for the semester you wish to pay for.
- 4. Choose "Pay Online Now." Payment may be made via e-check (no fee) or credit/debit card (2.85% processing fee).
Other payment options
Personal checks and money orders
If you choose to send a personal check or money order using regular mail, please address the payment to:
Northwestern CollegeAttn: Business Office
101 7th St. SW
Orange City, IA 51041
Please make all checks payable to Northwestern College in U.S. dollars. Be sure to include your name and student ID number on the front of each check.
529 Plan distributions
When requesting a withdrawal from your 529 College Savings Plan, look to see if a digital disbursement is available.
If your 529 Plan will be sending your disbursement by paper check, payment should be directed to the business office and include the student's name and ID number.