Northwestern State University of Louisiana

What is the cost of studying for a year at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $5,180 for Louisiana residents and $15,968 for nonresidents. Required fees were $3,684 for either group. On those figures, tuition plus required fees totaled $8,864 for a resident or $19,966 for a nonresident; neither amount is a complete cost of attendance.

• Typical academic-year housing charge: $5,968.
• Typical academic-year meal charge: $4,840.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,385.

Adding those reported amounts gives an illustrative subtotal of $21,057 for a resident living in university housing or $31,845 for a nonresident. Transportation, personal expenses and program-specific charges could raise the total. A commuter's budget will differ, and current published charges may differ from the 2024-25 figures.

Financial aid changes what an individual ultimately pays. In the reported aid figures, 97% of students received some form of financial aid, and 35% had student loans; receiving aid does not mean receiving a grant or having all expenses covered. The average net price for students from families earning up to $48,000 was $12,261. Net price is a historical average after grant aid, not a personalized quote. Eligible students can investigate federal grants and loans, Louisiana aid programs, university scholarships, and military or veterans' benefits by completing the required aid applications and reviewing the university's current deadlines.

What are the work-study opportunities at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

Northwestern State students can look for part-time employment while studying, and eligible students may be considered for Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is need-based financial aid that supports wages earned in an approved job; it is not a grant paid simply because it appears in an aid offer, and an award does not itself secure a position.

Students should ask the financial-aid office how Work-Study eligibility is determined, where approved openings are posted and whether jobs are available at their instructional location. Other campus jobs may have separate hiring rules and may not require Work-Study eligibility. Internships likewise serve a different purpose: some provide pay, while others provide academic credit or experience under a program's rules.

For career planning, NSU students should identify the advising and career-development services available to their major, including help finding internships, preparing application materials and connecting with employers. The availability of those services should not be mistaken for a verified job-placement rate or a promise of employment.