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Admissions

Our admissions counselors are readily available to answer your questions and to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us toll-free number at (877) 882-0980.

Qualified students are admitted any time during the year. It strongly recommended that all applicants have completed ASCENT or another credible therapeutic wilderness program prior to enrollment. Attending a wilderness program creates the emotional foundation your child will need to be successful at Northwest Academy.

Enrollment application

Click Here to download Admissions Application.

Tuition

At Northwest Academy, we understand that the decision to enroll your child is very difficult and there are many considerations you must make in the process. Northwest Academy's student life is rich and varied. To make your decision to enroll as easy as possible, we offer an inclusive tuition for our families that includes all provided services, including:

• Room and board
• Academic curriculum
• All academic materials
• SAT/ACT Testing
• Field trips and other recreational and cultural activities
• Weekly family and group therapy with licensed mental health practitioners
• Individual therapy, as needed
• Substance abuse counseling
• Nursing services
• Transportation services
• Personal hygiene supplies and toiletries

Please call our Admissions office for tuition rates. There is a one-time fee for registration, orientation, original equipment and supplies, registration for two parents to attend the basic parent workshop, student's portion of the Discovery, Life Challenge, and Family Adventure trips. Consulting psychiatric services, dental, and community medical services are billed to students' families by the individual service provider. Optional college fees are billed directly to parents.

We make the choice to enroll at Northwest Academy easier by offering parents several financial alternatives. A helpful Financial Aid Counselor is available to assist with the application process and to describe the various financial options.

Please contact our admissions office at 877.882.0980 and speak with a counselor for additional information.

Financial Services

In today's world, educational and financial planning go hand in hand. Northwest Academy is committed to making education an affordable and viable option for your family. We can help your family access the necessary funding so you don't have to compromise on the quality of your son or daughter's education. We offer a variety of financial solutions, some of which include:

Low interest education loans can be customized for your financial needs.

In the past 3 years, more than $15 million in educational loans has been secured to assist our families with enrollment fees, tuition, ancillaries, workshops and escort fees.

• Affordable payments
• Easy application, with help from our financial professionals
• Fast approval process
• Rates tied to prime

Non-public school funding (NPS)

If your child has a disability that your school district cannot accommodate, you may be entitled to some reimbursement from your district. Let our financial professionals provide you with information to begin this process. Be sure to notify your school district before taking your child out of your local school.

State adoption and mental health agency assistance

Depending on the circumstances of the adoption of your child or his or her mental health diagnosis, you may be eligible for state assistance. Let our financial professionals review your individual situation for reimbursement possibilities.

Insurance verification

If you have medical insurance, there may be some reimbursement available under your mental health benefits.

Credit card payment

We accept most major credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express Automatic credit card authorization for monthly charges is available. Credit card payments may be made by telephone.

Enrollment information

Clothing list

One of our objectives at Northwest Academy is to help students create healthy relationships based on who they are, not the way they appear. As a result we require our students to wear practical, durable clothing that’s free from distracting logos, labels or trends.

Click Here to download our complete clothing guidelines.

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