Non-Resident Scholarships
Who are non-residents?
Non-residents are students who are NOT residents of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, or Texas. If they meet regular
admission requirements (not admitted as test-optional, alternatively or on probation)
they may be eligible for a scholarship waiving 50% of their non-resident tuition.
If you have a parent or grandparent who have graduated from NSU there is also a Legacy
award option. See below for details based on your student type.
If you are a resident of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, or Texas, please visit the Quad-State Scholarship page for more information.
Incoming Freshmen
Incoming freshmen that live on campus and have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and a 20 composite ACT score may be eligible for a scholarship waiving 50% of their non-resident tuition for their first bachelor's degree. Non-resident tuition is $304 per hour, in addition to in-state tuition. This program waives only a percentage of the non-resident portion. Students are still responsible for paying in-state tuition which is $220.75 per credit hour and the remainder of the non-resident portion.
If you are a legacy student whose parent, grandparent, or sibling earned a degree
(bachelors or masters degree) from NSU, you will not be required to live on campus**
in order to receive the scholarship.
Interested students must complete an Out-of-State Scholarship Application by August 1 for the summer and fall semesters and by January 1 for the spring term.
**Keep in mind that incoming freshmen are required to live on campus their freshman
year unless they live within a 30 mile Radius and then they can submit an exemption
form. Please review the Freshman residency policy and exemption information here:
Commuter Exemptions
When will you begin attending NSU? Select the correct option to apply.
Transfer Students
Transfer students that live on campus and have a minimum 2.75 GPA may be eligible for a scholarship waiving 50% of their
non-resident tuition for their first bachelor's degree. Non-resident tuition is $304 per hour, in addition to in-state tuition. This program
waives only a percentage of the non-resident portion. Students are still responsible for paying in-state tuition which is $220.75 per
credit hour and the remainder of the non-resident portion.
If you are a legacy student whose parent, grandparent, or sibling earned a degree
(bachelors or masters degree) from NSU, you will not be required to live on campus
in order to receive the scholarship.
Interested students must complete an Out-of-State Scholarship Application by August 1 for the summer and fall semesters and by January 1 for the spring term.
*If the program you are currently enrolled in only charges $1 per credit hour for Non-Resident tuition, you are not eligible for Non-Resident tuition waivers.
When will you begin attending NSU? Select the correct option to apply.
Graduate Students
Graduate Students that live on campus and are regularly admitted to the graduate college may be eligible for a scholarship waiving 50% of their non-resident tuition for their first master's degree. Non-resident tuition is $332.50 per credit hour, in addition to in-state tuition. This program waives only a percentage of the non-resident portion. Students are still responsible for paying in-state tuition which is $278.75 per credit hour and the remainder of the non-resident tuition.
If you are a legacy student whose parent, grandparent, or sibling earned a degree (bachelors or masters degree) from NSU, you will not be required to live on campus in order to receive the scholarship.
Interested students must complete an Out-of-State Scholarship Application by August 1 for the summer and fall semesters and by January 1 for the spring term.
*Optometry and PA Program students are not eligible due to differential tuition costs.
*If the program you are currently enrolled in only charges $1 per credit hour for
Non-Resident tuition, you are not eligible for Non-Resident tuition waivers.
When will you begin attending NSU? Select the correct option to apply.