New NMC students take part in Pine Palooza events in 2024

Transferring Into NMC

If you’re considering transferring from another community college or university to NMC, you’re far from alone. In fact, you’re joining a growing number of students who realize the many benefits — financial and otherwise — of continuing their higher education by enrolling at Northwestern Michigan College.

Transfer credits to NMC

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NMC can:

  • Provide academic and career advising to help you identify and meet your educational and career goals
  • Identify college-level knowledge you have that may qualify for college credit at NMC
  • Transfer college credits that you've earned from previous coursework at other colleges to apply to a degree or certificate at NMC
  • Help you identify financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help pay for your educational expenses

Did you know?

  • Classes are offered in a combination of in-person, hybrid and online learning formats.
  • 25% of NMC's students in Fall 2023 were 25 years old or older.
  • NMC students receive more than $1.8 million a year in 250+ scholarship funds.
  • NMC tuition averages one-third that of a four-year college or university.

Ready to come to NMC?

You can apply online today! Admission is open to all high school graduates, or those who have satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) test or individuals 18 years or older.

Use the links to the right below to start an application to NMC, apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, or view and apply for any of the more than 100 scholarships offered by NMC.

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NMC also offers non-credit classes in Business & Nonprofit, Professional Development and other categories. Or explore bachelor degree completion options and other advanced degrees available through the NMC University Center.