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 |
2025-26 |
2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
Tuition |
$590/credit |
$590/credit |
Program fees | ||
Clinical hour tracking software |
|
$275 |
Technology fee |
$155/semester |
$160/semester |
Graduation fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Estimated costs |
2025-26 |
2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
Tuition |
$590/credit |
$590/credit |
Program fees | ||
Clinical hour tracking software |
|
$275 |
Technology fee |
$155/semester |
$160/semester |
Graduation fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Estimated costs |
2025-26 |
2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
Tuition |
$590/credit |
$590/credit |
Program fees | ||
Clinical hour tracking software |
|
$275 |
Technology fee |
$155/semester |
$160/semester |
Graduation fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Not paid to NWC: |
2025-26 |
2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
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: |
2025-26 |
2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
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: |
2025-26 |
2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
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 questions? Contact our financial aid experts!
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 questions? Contact our financial aid experts!
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 questions? Contact our financial aid experts!
Ways to pay for your education
Ways to pay for your education
Ways to pay for your education
Students may be eligible for federal and/or state financial aid. To determine your eligibility, you must:
- Complete the FAFSA using Northwestern’s institutional code: 001883.
- After acceptance into your program, Northwestern’s financial aid office will put together a financial aid package for you.
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 or Master of Arts in School Counseling degree online at NWC can apply a tuition discount of 50% for their first course.
Available for 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.
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. The list of programs approved is viewable on the VA’s website. Contact the Registrar’s Office to learn more about your GI Bill® benefits.
Contact Austin Nyhof, Registrar, at [email protected] to learn more about your military benefits at Northwestern.
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.
You can either pay each semester’s tuition in full prior to the start of classes or sign up for our convenient monthly payment plan that spreads payments over the academic year. If you are using the payment plan to pay your bill for the fall and spring semesters, the totals will be divided into five payments. The summer semester total will be divided into two payments.
The monthly payment plan is an automatic withdrawal and includes a $25/semester administration fee. No interest is charged unless a payment is late. You may cancel your payment plan schedule at any time simply by paying the balance on your account.
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.
More information and the application for the monthly payment plan is available through MyNWC.
Many different lenders provide additional loan funding to help students cover college costs. Before pursuing a private loan, first consider your grants, scholarships and federal student loans. You may qualify for a private loan even if you don’t qualify for a federal loan. No FAFSA is required to apply.