M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A. School Counseling
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
TUITION + FEES
TUITION + FEES
TUITION + FEES
Graduate school is an investment in your career. Northwestern College strives to be transparent by displaying all of the estimated financial costs for your time as a student. Below you will find estimated program costs so you can plan now and feel fully prepared to begin your studies at Northwestern. For financial aid questions, contact the financial aid team.
Graduate school is an investment in your career. Northwestern College strives to be transparent by displaying all of the estimated financial costs for your time as a student. Below you will find estimated program costs so you can plan now and feel fully prepared to begin your studies at Northwestern. For financial aid questions, contact the financial aid team.
Graduate school is an investment in your career. Northwestern College strives to be transparent by displaying all of the estimated financial costs for your time as a student. Below you will find estimated program costs so you can plan now and feel fully prepared to begin your studies at Northwestern. For financial aid questions, contact the financial aid team.
Estimated costs |
2024-25 |
2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
Tuition |
$590/credit |
$590/credit |
Fees paid to NWC
| ||
Technology fee |
$155/semester |
$155/semester |
Graduation fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Course fees | ||
COUN505 - Tevera video assessment |
$20 | |
COUN510 - Assessment & appraisal |
$60 | |
COUN580 - Career development |
$6 |
Estimated costs |
2024-25 |
2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
Tuition |
$590/credit |
$590/credit |
Fees paid to NWC
| ||
Technology fee |
$155/semester |
$155/semester |
Graduation fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Course fees | ||
COUN505 - Tevera video assessment |
$20 | |
COUN510 - Assessment & appraisal |
$60 | |
COUN580 - Career development |
$6 |
Estimated costs |
2024-25 |
2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
Tuition |
$590/credit |
$590/credit |
Fees paid to NWC
| ||
Technology fee |
$155/semester |
$155/semester |
Graduation fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Course fees | ||
COUN505 - Tevera video assessment |
$20 | |
COUN510 - Assessment & appraisal |
$60 | |
COUN580 - Career development |
$6 |
Not paid to NWC: |
2024-25 |
2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
Books (estimated per semester) |
$300 |
$300 |
CastleBranch background check (one-time fee) |
$39 |
$39 |
Experiential Learning Cloud membership (one-time fee for lifetime access) |
$260 (approximate) |
$260 (approximate) |
Professional memberships (yearly fees) |
Varies |
Varies |
Personal counseling (5 sessions) |
Varies |
Varies |
Liability insurance (proof required for practicum and internship sites) |
$100 (approximate, varies) |
$100 (approximate, varies) |
Not paid to NWC: |
2024-25 |
2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
Books (estimated per semester) |
$300 |
$300 |
CastleBranch background check (one-time fee) |
$39 |
$39 |
Experiential Learning Cloud membership (one-time fee for lifetime access) |
$260 (approximate) |
$260 (approximate) |
Professional memberships (yearly fees) |
Varies |
Varies |
Personal counseling (5 sessions) |
Varies |
Varies |
Liability insurance (proof required for practicum and internship sites) |
$100 (approximate, varies) |
$100 (approximate, varies) |
Not paid to NWC: |
2024-25 |
2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
Books (estimated per semester) |
$300 |
$300 |
CastleBranch background check (one-time fee) |
$39 |
$39 |
Experiential Learning Cloud membership (one-time fee for lifetime access) |
$260 (approximate) |
$260 (approximate) |
Professional memberships (yearly fees) |
Varies |
Varies |
Personal counseling (5 sessions) |
Varies |
Varies |
Liability insurance (proof required for practicum and internship sites) |
$100 (approximate, varies) |
$100 (approximate, varies) |
These estimates do not include loan fees which will vary depending on the type of loan. This page is intended to provide estimates for prospective students. Exact costs may change, and the costs of tuition and fees are subject to change. Policies and procedures for refunding tuition and fees can also be found in the Northwestern Graduate Catalog.
These estimates do not include loan fees which will vary depending on the type of loan. This page is intended to provide estimates for prospective students. Exact costs may change, and the costs of tuition and fees are subject to change. Policies and procedures for refunding tuition and fees can also be found in the Northwestern Graduate Catalog.
These estimates do not include loan fees which will vary depending on the type of loan. This page is intended to provide estimates for prospective students. Exact costs may change, and the costs of tuition and fees are subject to change. Policies and procedures for refunding tuition and fees can also be found in the Northwestern Graduate Catalog.
Financial aid + resources
Financial aid + resources
Financial aid + resources
Continuing your education is more than a time investment. Below are a few resources that may help you finance your master's degree with Northwestern College.
Financial aid
Northwestern's Financial Aid Office can provide more information about loans for the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and M.A. in School Counseling programs.
FAFSA
Students may be eligible for federal and/or state financial aid. To determine your eligibility, you must:
- Complete the FAFSA. Northwestern's code is 001883.
- After acceptance into your program, Northwestern's financial aid office will assist you with processing student loan documents.
Alumni Grant
The Alumni Grant is available to Northwestern College alumni who completed either their undergraduate or a graduate degree through Northwestern. Alumni wishing to pursue their Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree online at NWC can apply a tuition discount of 50% for their first course.
TEACH Grant (M.A. School Counseling only)
The TEACH Grant may be available to help pay for your master's if you plan to become a school counselor in a low-income area. For more information visit the TEACH Grant website.
Military benefits
If you're a veteran or active in the military, you're welcome at Northwestern and we're grateful for your service. Northwestern College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the registrar's office to learn more about your GI Bill ® benefits. GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Continuing your education is more than a time investment. Below are a few resources that may help you finance your master's degree with Northwestern College.
Financial aid
Northwestern's Financial Aid Office can provide more information about loans for the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and M.A. in School Counseling programs.
FAFSA
Students may be eligible for federal and/or state financial aid. To determine your eligibility, you must:
- Complete the FAFSA. Northwestern's code is 001883.
- After acceptance into your program, Northwestern's financial aid office will assist you with processing student loan documents.
Alumni Grant
The Alumni Grant is available to Northwestern College alumni who completed either their undergraduate or a graduate degree through Northwestern. Alumni wishing to pursue their Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree online at NWC can apply a tuition discount of 50% for their first course.
TEACH Grant (M.A. School Counseling only)
The TEACH Grant may be available to help pay for your master's if you plan to become a school counselor in a low-income area. For more information visit the TEACH Grant website.
Military benefits
If you're a veteran or active in the military, you're welcome at Northwestern and we're grateful for your service. Northwestern College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the registrar's office to learn more about your GI Bill ® benefits. GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Continuing your education is more than a time investment. Below are a few resources that may help you finance your master's degree with Northwestern College.
Financial aid
Northwestern's Financial Aid Office can provide more information about loans for the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and M.A. in School Counseling programs.
FAFSA
Students may be eligible for federal and/or state financial aid. To determine your eligibility, you must:
- Complete the FAFSA. Northwestern's code is 001883.
- After acceptance into your program, Northwestern's financial aid office will assist you with processing student loan documents.
Alumni Grant
The Alumni Grant is available to Northwestern College alumni who completed either their undergraduate or a graduate degree through Northwestern. Alumni wishing to pursue their Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree online at NWC can apply a tuition discount of 50% for their first course.
TEACH Grant (M.A. School Counseling only)
The TEACH Grant may be available to help pay for your master's if you plan to become a school counselor in a low-income area. For more information visit the TEACH Grant website.
Military benefits
If you're a veteran or active in the military, you're welcome at Northwestern and we're grateful for your service. Northwestern College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the registrar's office to learn more about your GI Bill ® benefits. GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.