Tuition at any school involves a significant commitment. NOLS offers several options to help defray the impact of these expenses and to help you protect your investment.

NOLS Scholarship Program

Each year NOLS offers over $800,000 dollars in scholarship assistance. Scholarship aid is available to applicants who show great potential to excel as NOLS students and who would be unable to attend without financial aid.

These scholarship dollars are made available through the generosity of alumni and friends to the NOLS Fund. Our graduates realize the great impact a NOLS education has and volunteer both time and money to further the school's mission.

Depending upon course type and cost, the typical award ranges between $500 and $1,500. Full tuition scholarships are rare, but are possible. Semester scholarships never exceed $3,500. Please do not apply for a higher dollar amount than you need.

Students who show potential to forward the school's mission and who would be unable to attend without financial assistance may apply for scholarship assistance. Scholarship application deadlines are 4-6 months in advance of the course start date. Call the admission office well in advance for scholarship information and an application.

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Federal Financial Aid

NOLS offers two options for students to access federal financial aid dollars for which they are eligible:

Consortium Agreements

Students who are in a degree program at a college that grants credit for a NOLS semester may be able to utilize federal loans and grants through a consortium agreement between NOLS and the college. For more information contact the admission office.

Environmental Science and Leadership Degree

NOLS and Central Wyoming College, in Riverton, Wyoming, have partnered to offer an Environmental Science and Leadership degree and an Outdoor Education and Leadership degree. Central Wyoming College will process federal financial aid for students who are enrolled in NOLS courses and are pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and Leadership or Outdoor Education and Leadership.

Americorps Stipends

Students wishing to attend NOLS with the assistance of an Americorps stipend may do so. An agreement with Central Wyoming College (CWC) allows Americorps participants to receive CWC credit and use their educational stipends for NOLS courses.

For further information on utilizing an Americorps stipend on a NOLS course click here.

Veterans Benefits

NOLS and WMI are approved for Veterans Benefits according to Title 38, United States Code. Only courses based out of Wyoming are eligible for approval through the VA. For further information on utilizing your VA Benefits for a NOLS course click here (pdf).