International Academic Award

Reduced Tuition for International Students

The International Academic Award is available to academically talented, undergraduate international students who are enrolled at Northern Michigan University as first-time, full-time baccalaureate students.

Eligibility & Award Criteria for International Students:

  • Must hold a valid, in status, F-1 Visa.
  • Must achieve a 3.00 cumulative GPA (or higher) within the first four semesters of study at NMU, with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.  Note: Sixteen credit hours per semester are needed to complete most degree programs within 8 semesters.
  • Fall & Winter semester awards will be $1,100 each.
  • Spring/Summer semester award will be $1,000.
  • Recipients of the International Academic Award will be provided the opportunity to perform up to 15 hours of community service for each semester the award is received.

Renewal:

Semester in which cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher is achieved.

Maximum eligible semesters if 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher is maintained.

1st Semester

7

2nd Semester

6

3rd Semester

5

4th Semester

4

The International Academic Award is renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

International Students are expected to maintain lawful immigration status according to the guidelines set by INS and the Office of International Programs.

For further information, please contact:

Office of International Programs

145 Whitman Hall

 +1-906-227-2510 - voice
+1-906-227-2533 - fax
ipo@nmu.edu - e-mail

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