Don't let your financial means get in the way of a life-changing opportunity.
The Northwest Outward Bound School is committed to offering our life-changing programs to all young people, regardless of their ability to contribute to tuition costs or purchase necessary gear. We offer scholarships through our general fund as well as full tuition remission through our Pinnacle Scholarship Program. We want to make our programs available to as many people as possible. If the cost of a course is beyond your financial means, you may be eligible for a scholarship or financing option.
The average award we provide is between 20-30% of full tuition.
There is a $500 deposit/application fee that must be paid at the time of enrollment, which is fully refundable if the scholarship award does not meet your needs.
Our scholarship committee will determine how much we can offer you after reviewing each application on an individual basis. We try to help all interested students find a way to make our courses affordable, but cannot guarantee that we'll be able to give everyone scholarship assistance.
Payment Options
For those who require additional time to secure full tuition payment, we do offer a payment schedule. However, full payment of tuition must be complete prior to your course start date. This assistance is limited and is awarded on a first come, first served basis. Please contact us directly for more information.
Indicate in your application that you intend to apply for a Scholarship.
Submit your Scholarship Application and Tax Forms when they become available in the Student Portal.
In the scholarship application, you will explain any financial circumstances that we cannot see in your tax forms that will help our scholarship committee determine if there is any assistance available for you.
You will need to send copies of your most recent 1040 tax forms (dependents need to send in their parent/guardian's tax forms) or equivalent alternative along with your application and the other materials.
Reviewing Completed Scholarship Applications
It may take approximately two weeks for the scholarship committee to determine if we can offer you a scholarship.
We will not be able to evaluate your request for financial support until we receive a completed Scholarship Application and Tax Forms (or suitable alternative). Any delay in meeting your due dates may affect the amount awarded (delays can be interpreted as a lack of commitment or motivation) and your registration status. You will not be refunded the $150 non-refundable Enrollment Processing Fee if you cancel (or are cancelled from course due to lack of communication) before we are able to review your scholarship materials.
When your award has been determined, someone will contact you to explain the committee's decision. You will need to return a signed acceptance letter within one week, or you may be in danger of losing your scholarship.
If you any questions, please contact us by phone at 929-348-5739 or email at Student Services.
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