The first step in the registration process is understanding the Northwestern College's billing process and the payment options available to Distance Education students-whether you're taking one class or a full load. Northwestern College utilizes online billing; you will not receive a paper statement.

Please review the information below regarding the billing process for your courses. See Tuition & Fees for detailed information on costs. The first time you enroll in Distance Education, a one-time registration fee of $30 is due. If you provide credit card information in the online registration form, only the $30 registration fee is charged to your card. You must pay for your tuition and materials charges separately. Northwestern utilizes online billing; you will not receive a paper billing statement. Financial Aid is only available to eligible students who are enrolled in a certificate or degree program through Northwestern College.

Billing Information
Northwestern College will bill students for the entire semester’s tuition and course materials during the next month's billing cycle. The student account statement, which is available online, will include these charges and any financial aid credits (grants, student loans, etc.).

The following two payment option plans are currently available when you receive your bill:

Option 1. Full Payment of Tuition and Textbook Charges Read More...

Option 2. Installment Payments Read More...

Financial Aid and Employer Tuition Assistance Plan Information:

Option 1. Employer Tuition Assistance Read More...

Option 2. Financial Aid Read More...

Be sure that you have read and understand the Terms of Payment for your registration. You will be asked to acknowledge your understanding of the Terms of Payment on the registration form. Your billing statement will be available online when the semester begins.

Proceed to Step 2 - Registration Form