By RACHEL EMERSON
Asst. News Editor
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is now offering tuition scholarships to those currently affected by the recent decline in energy prices.
As a result of decreasing oil and gas prices, many Oklahomans are being forced out of the workforce.
Families in Northwest Oklahoma, as well as the community, are suffering from the economic downfalls created by these layoffs. Northwestern realizes that these displaced employees may be looking to either start or return to school and is offering a tuition scholarship to make it easier for them to do so.
“The recent news of significant layoffs by area companies is a real economic blow to families and communities,” Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president, said. “We want these families to remain in the area.
By providing these incentives, we hope to provide the college education necessary for them to find meaningful employment in other fields or to advance to other positions within the energy industry.”
Northwestern is providing a tuition scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to any employee who wishes to attend classes at one of its three campuses.
The scholarship includes up to two consecutive semesters for applicants who meet the criteria for admission into Northwestern. Scholarship requires enrollment in at least 12 credit hours per semester (fall or spring semesters).
Enrollment is now closed for this spring semester, but anyone interested in enrolling for classes next fall can do so beginning on March 22, 2016.
The admissions and financial aid counselors are available to help new students with admissions and enrollment as well as applying for other types of financial aid to provide further financial assistance.
Northwestern classes are available during the day or the evening and allow students to attend class in a traditional classroom setting or online. New students are encouraged to contact and discuss educational options with admissions counselors on one of the three campuses in Alva, Enid or Woodward.
Northwestern’s main campus is located in Alva at 709 Oklahoma Blvd. and admissions counselors can be contacted at (580) 327-8546, or in the Fine Arts Building on campus.
Northwestern’s Enid campus is located at 2929 E. Randolph. To contact the Enid campus by phone, call (580) 237-0334. In Woodward, the Northwestern campus is located at 2007 34th Street and the contact number is (580) 254-2500.
For additional information about admissions or the university is available online at www.nwosu.edu.