Applying for Federal Financial Aid or an Americorps Education Award for your NOLS course?

Follow these steps:

• Apply to NOLS. 
  • Be sure to tell your NOLS admissions officer that you have an Americorps award.
• Apply to Central Wyoming College (CWC).  Follow this link for the application: http://www.applyweb.com/apply/cwc/menu.html
  • An agreement with CWC allows Americorps participants to receive CWC credit and use their educational stipends for NOLS courses.
  • This is a free application.
  • On the application, identify your planned course of study as Outdoor Education and Leadership.
  • CWC will notify the NOLS registrar that your application has been received.
  • To finalize your registration, the NOLS registrar will send details of your NOLS course, such as duration and tuition, to CWC.
• Send your completed Americorps voucher to the CWC business office at this address:
  
  Attn: Accounts Receivable Technician
  Central Wyoming College
  1220 Peck Ave.
  Riverton, WY 82501
• CWC will submit your voucher to the US Government for payment 10-14 days before your course begins.
• CWC will retain the cost for college credit awarded for your course and forward the remainder to NOLS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my Americorps Education Award toward any NOLS course?

Yes.You can apply your award to any NOLS course.

Is there a cost to use my Americorps award?

You must pay tuition and fees per credit hour at CWC. CWC will retain that cost from your Americorps award.  Most NOLS programs are either 4 or 12 credits.  Click here for the current listing of CWC tuition and fees.

My NOLS course begins shortly after my Americorps service finishes.  Can I still use my Americorps award?

Yes.  Your Americorps supervisor should send a letter or e-mail to the NOLS registrar stating when your service will be complete and that you will be eligible to receive your education award.  Please note that NOLS may ask that you pay your tuition prior to your course start date. You will receive reimbursement once your Americorps award has been processed by CWC.