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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Committee: Financial Aid Appeals

Membership

Three faculty and three staff members (outside financial aid), three financial aid staff members, and two students appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.  The Director of Student Financial Services will serve as chair and is a non-voting ex officio member and the Director of University Advising Center is a voting ex officio member.

Function

This committee recommends institutional policy relevant to the general operation of the university’s financial assistance programs and serves as an appeals board. This committee renders decisions regarding appeals for those financial aid recipients who fail to meet the university’s standards for satisfactory academic progress. This committee reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Meetings

Twice a month during first month of semester and once a month thereafter. Minutes are sent to the Director of Student Financial Services and the Vice President for Student Affairs.

2023-2024 Committee Members

  • Ms. Cynthia Bendabout, Chair, ex officio, Director of Student Financial Services
  • Dr. Brian Cowlishaw, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Tracy Freudenthaler, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Paul Cooper, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Doris Feltham, Faculty Member
  • Ms. Renee Wilson, Staff Member
  • Ms. Alicia Arnall, Staff Member
  • Mr. Eric Nguyen, Staff Member
  • Ms. Katherine Spencer, Financial Aid, Staff Member
  • Ms. Kriston Gerler, Financial Aid Staff Member
  • Ms. Heather McWilliams, Financial Aid, Staff Member
  • Ms. Josita Baker, ex officio, Executive Director, University Advising Center
  • TBD, NSGA Representative
  • TBD, NSGA Representative