Tuition and Fees

Northwood Tech wants you to know what you're paying for. Here you'll find the overall details on Northwood Tech's tuition and fees. You can even look up your specific program and find the exact cost for everything you need. 


 

Tuition and Fees

Northwood Tech is one of Wisconsin’s most affordable colleges. Our low per credit cost enables Northwood Tech’s tuition to be thousands of dollars less than tuition for public or private four-year universities. The tuition amounts listed below do not include program-specific fees such as background checks, tools, books, supplies, or uniforms.

2024-2025 Tuition and Fees

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MI (Gogebic)

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Out-of-State

Standard Tuition and Fees

This combines the uniform statewide program and material fees and the board-established incidental fee. Some academic support courses are exempt from fees. 

$164.20/
credit
$164.20/
credit
$169.20/
credit
$238.95/
credit

Online Tuition and Fees

$164.20/
credit
$164.20/
credit
$169.20/
credit
$238.95/
credit

Other Fees

Challenge Exams - Test Out Fee: $50

Frequency:  As needed for each course

This fee is charged only if you want to attempt to test out of a course through a challenge exam. 

 

Portfolio - Work Experience Evaluation Fee: $90

Frequency: As needed

This fee only applies if you want to attempt to obtain credit for work or life experience. 

 

Program-Specific Fees: Varies

Frequency: As needed

Some programs require fees for tools, supplies, and uniforms. Here's a breakdown of all programs and their cost. 

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Background Checks: WI General-$7, WI Caregiver-$15, MN Caregiver-$42, National-$52

Frequency: One-time fee, if required

Some programs require the MN or WI Caregiver Background Check and/or a National Criminal Background Check. See your program's requirements for details. 

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Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College. Learn more about COA.

Program Costs

Some programs require additional costs for materials, tools, books, etc. Download 2024-25 Program Costs

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Financial Aid

Seventy-five percent of Northwood Tech students use some type of financial aid including grants, loans, and work study.  Learn More About Paying For College.


Tuition & Fee Payment Policy

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Payment Options

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There are many ways you can pay for your college classes. From payment plans, to financial aid and more. 

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