Undergraduate Recruitment Brochure

Admission Priority Dates and APPLICATIONOPTIONS Application Instructions: When it comes to financing your Nova Southeastern University education, you are not alone. Our knowledgeable and supportive staff members will assist you with your financial aid planning so that you may realize your dream of attending a private university. Full-tuition scholarships are awarded to a select number of high-achieving students. Additionally, we offer need-based, non need-based, and merit-based support through state, federal, and university-sponsored aid. FAFSA To be considered for need-based financial aid, including grants and loans, you must complete the FAFSA, (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is available online October 1 and can be completed and submitted as you are completing your application for admission. Learn more about the FAFSA at fafsa.gov . NSU’s FAFSA code is 001509. SCHOLARSHIPS NSU awards scholarships based on students’ academic achievements and experiences outside of the classroom. Scholarships range from $3,000 to full tuition. Estimated Costs 2019-20 Tuition: $31,150 Average Room and Board (including meal plan): $10,300* *Housing costs vary based on room type selected (double, triple) Check out our Net Price Calculator and estimate your cost of attendance at NSU. Visit nova.edu/npc for more information. FINANCIAL AID Invest in YOUR FUTURE Consistentwithall federalandstate laws, rules, regulations,and/or localordinances (e.g.,TitleVII,TitleVI,Title III,Title II,RehabAct,ADA,Title IX,and theFloridaCivilRightsAct), it is thepolicyofNovaSoutheasternUniversitynot toengage indiscriminationorharassmentagainstanypersonsbecauseof race,color, religionorcreed,sex,pregnancystatus,nationalorethnicorigin,nondisqualifyingdisability,age,ancestry,maritalstatus,sexualorientation, gender,gender identity,military service,veteran status,political beliefs or affiliations,and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination,equal opportunity and affirmative action laws,orders,and regulations.Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment.This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, employment, and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancystatus,nationalorethnicorigin,nondisqualifyingdisability,age,ancestry,maritalstatus,sexualorientation,gender,gender identity,militaryservice,veteranstatus,politicalbeliefsoraffiliations,andactivitiesgenerally accordedormadeavailable tostudentsatNSUanddoesnotdiscriminate in theadministrationof itseducationalpolicies,admissionpolicies,scholarshipand loanprograms,andathleticandotherschooladministeredprograms. NovaSoutheasternUniversity isaccreditedby theSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchoolsCommissiononColleges toawardassociate’s,baccalaureate,master’s,educationalspecialist,doctorate,andprofessionaldegrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,Decatur,Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. NOVEMBER 1 PRIORITY DATE: Early Decision: Binding decision option for students 100% committed to attending NSU. You may only apply Early Decision to one college/university. If you are accepted to NSU as an Early Decision applicant, you will be expected to withdraw your applications to all other colleges/universities and commit to attending NSU. Early Action: An early, non-binding decision option. Students who apply Early Action are typically very serious about attending NSU but have until May 1 to make a final enrollment decision and submit their enrollment deposit. FEBRUARY 1 PRIORITY DATE: Regular Decision: Regular Decision: A non-binding decision option. Students who are admitted have until May 1 to make a final enrollment decision and submit their enrollment deposit. 1. Complete and submit the NSU Shark Select Application or the Common Application (choose only one option). Nova Southeastern University has an optional essay. Applicants who choose to submit an essay will choose one of the five prompts provided on the Common Application or an original writing sample of their choice if using the NSU Shark Select Application. 2. Your counselor can submit your transcript and recommendation either electronically through Naviance, SendEDU, or the Common Application. One counselor or teacher recommendation is required. Additional recommendations are optional. 3. Submit your self-reported or official ACT or SAT score(s). Official test score reports should be submitted directly from the testing agency. SAT Code: 5514 ACT Code: 6706 4. Complete the School Report if using the Common Application to apply. The School Report should be completed by your college or guidance counselor and is available on the Common Application website. Please have your counselor submit this report with your official transcripts and your school profile. 5. One letter of recommendation from a teacher is required, but you may submit up to a total of three letters. The letter can be found and completed online through the Common Application Teacher Evaluation form. In addition, you can submit the letter(s) in the supplemental items area of the NSU Shark Select Application. Transcripts and letter of recommendation can also be mailed to: Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services (EPS) 3301 College Avenue, P.O. Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students can visit nova.edu/admissions/international-students for secondary school and English language proficiency requirements.