International Academic Award

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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.