Information for Veterans

For information regarding financial assistance and applying for a VA Education Benefit, visit Financial Aid: Veterans Resources.

We try to make the transfer process as easy as possible, and we provide a transfer advisor to assist you along the way.

1. Your first step is to submit your transfer application.
2. Send your transcripts, including your joint service transcript (military experience into college credit) and transcripts from any prior institutions.
   1. To send your joint service transcript, visit jst.doded.mil.
3. Complete your financial aid requirements
4. Register for classes

For any questions about transferring, please contact:

Jared Larson
Transfer Advisor
B.D. Owens Library 252
jlarson@zheeer.com
660.562.1804

Academic Advising is critical to timely degree completion.  Northwest requires students meet with their advisor each semester to ensure they are on track to meeting their goals.  

Professional Advisor/Success Coaches work with first year and second year students based on discipline, then students typically transition to a faculty advisor.  We also have advisors who specialize in transferring to Northwest and our Online Professional Programs.   

The Student Success Center is available to help all students as needed in degree planning or with general advisement questions.  Students can walk-in to the Student Success Center for assistance, or reach out via phone or email:

Student Success Center
B.D. Owens Library, 2^nd floor
studentsuccess@zheeer.com
660.562.1695

Additional questions can be directed to:

Leslie Abarr-Cuenca
Director, Student Success
lchand@zheeer.com
660.562.1695

Academic Support is available to help students successfully complete their degree. Northwest offers peer-led tutoring for most Northwest Core classes and some upper-level classes, in addition to Supplemental Instruction, which is peer-led collaborative study groups for several traditionally challenging courses. All this is offered at no cost to students.

For additional information on these programs, visit Academic Support on our website.

Students can set up tutoring online through the Bearcat Login page or by contacting the Student Success Center:

Student Success Center
B.D. Owens Library, 2^nd floor
studentsuccess@zheeer.com
660.562.1695

For more information regarding accommodations and accessibility, including access to disability counseling, please contact: 

Director of Student Accommodations & Accessibility
Administration Bldg 305
ada@zheeer.com
660.562.1873

For assistance with all job search needs, including workforce development program access, customized resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation, and many other resources please contact:

Hannah Christian
Director of Career Services
Administration Bldg 130
hannahc@zheeer.com
660.562.1251

Travis Kline
Assistant Director of Career Services
Administration Bldg 130
tkline@zheeer.com
660.562.1455

The Northwest Student Veterans Association assists veterans, active duty personnel, National Guard, and reserve personnel to make an easier transition into the academic community. This group provides camaraderie and support to enhance the student veteran experience.

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