Instructor qualifications and benefits

Northwest Missouri State University requires Dual Credit instructors to have a minimum of a master's degree that includes a substantial study (a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours) appropriate to the academic field in which they teach. Approval of specific courses and respective Dual Credit instructors will be based upon credentials and recommendation of the appropriate Academic Chair.

Instructor Benefits

Dual Credit instructors are paid for their participation in Northwest dual credit courses. These payments are based on student enrollment and school size and range from $150 to $300 per course.

Dual Credit Instructors will have:

• Access to a faculty liaison to collaborate on course curriculum, additionally providing ongoing training and professional development
• Access to Northwest Online course sites in disciplines with existing sites
• Access to a Northwest e-mail account
• The ability to set up campus visits and use campus facilities
• Technology training/support of University electronic systems
• Textbook and syllabus for the course being taught
• Access to University library in-house and online resources

Missouri transfer course guarantee

The goal of the CORE 42 is to facilitate the seamless transfer of academic credits. The completion of the CORE 42 at any public institution of higher education will transfer to every other public institution of higher education in the state and substitute for the receiving institution’s general education requirement. Individual courses that comprise the CORE 42 are guaranteed to transfer one-to-one among all public (and participating independent) colleges and universities in Missouri.  All courses that are part of the CORE 42 will have the above logo embedded in the course description within the University catalog as well as next to the course in the Course information tab of this Dual Credit page.

Additional information: https://dhewd.mo.gov/core42.php 

Grades and credit hours are recorded on your Northwest transcript and included in your cumulative GPA. Grades are assigned on an A, B, C, D or F scale. No pluses or minuses will be assigned. Please refer to the specific course syllabus for grading standards. Upon completion of your course, you will utilize Parchment to send your transcript. Printed and electronic transcripts can be requested online through parchment.com. For students enrolling at Northwest after high school graduation, Northwest agrees to apply Dual Credit courses to any baccalaureate degree or certificate program.

Northwest will not limit the number of Dual Credit courses accepted in transfer from any Missouri higher education institution. This Dual Credit transfer policy is consistent with Northwest’s articulated transfer agreements with other institutions.

Enrollment deadlines for 2026-2027

• Online Course Registration for Fall and Yearlong courses – DUE AUGUST 14, 2026
• Face-to-face Course Registration for Fall and Yearlong – DUE SEPTEMBER 9, 2026

• Online Course Registration for Spring courses – DUE DECEMBER 14, 2026
• Face-to-face Course Registration for Spring – DUE JANUARY 27, 2027

Student Application & Enrollment Instructions

1. Use hyperlink or QR code given to your school for the Dual Credit Application & Enrollment online form.
2. Create an account with Dynamic Forms. Make sure it’s an email you will be able to access.  This cannot be a shared email account with your parent/guardian.
3. Once you have created an account, you will receive an email from notify@ngwebsolutions.com.
4. In that email, click the “confirm email” link and login to your new account. You do NOT need to add a cell number.  If you don’t see a form—go back to the original link and click on it again.
5. Complete the entire application. Any questions with a red asterisk is REQUIRED. Please also double check all email addresses for accuracy.
6. Digitally sign and submit the form.
7. The parent/guardian you included on the application will automatically receive an email from forms@nwmissouri.edu to approve your application/enrollment.

Parent/Guardian Application & Enrollment Approval Instructions

1. You will receive an email from forms@nwmissouri.edu.
2. Please read this email and click the link at the bottom that says “click here to complete your section of the form.” If you don’t immediately receive the email, please check your spam and junk folders.
3. Create an account with Dynamic Forms. Make sure to use the email address where you received the email from forms@nwmissouri.edu to create your account.  Be sure you will be able to access this email account. 
4. Once you have created an account, you will receive an email from notify@ngwebsolutions.com. 
5. In that email, click the “confirm email” link and login to your new account. You do NOT need to add a cell number.  If you don’t see a form—go back to the original link and click on it again.
6. Complete your portion of the Dual Credit application and enrollment form. Any questions with a red asterisk is REQUIRED. 
7. If you approve, digitally sign and Submit the form. 
   • If you see any errors on the form, click Return for Revisions.  This will send the form back to the student to make the appropriate corrections and resubmit to you for approval.

 Next steps....

1. Your high school will review the application and supply Northwest with a high school transcripts.
2. Once Northwest has received the application and approvals from parent/guardian and school, the Admissions team will admit each student.  
3. The Registrar team will enroll all admitted students into the courses indicated on the application & enrollment form.
4. Upon enrollment, the Dual Credit team will notify each student with an individualized course schedule and acceptance packet.  This information will be attached to a message with the subject line Welcome to Northwest Dual Credit! and the email sender will be dualcr@nwmissouri.edu. 
5. After students have been fully accepted and enrolled, bills will be mailed at the end of that month to the home address given to Northwest through the application and enrollment form.
6. All dual credit tuition payments will be made to Student Account Services by paying online through CatPAWS or through mailing a check to their office.  More information can be found in the Tuition and scholarships tab.

Tuition and scholarships

For the 2026-2027 school year, tuition for face-to-face Dual Credit courses in the high schools will be $97 per credit hour. Tuition for online Dual Credit courses will be $107 per credit hour.

These fees include textbooks and laptops!

Billing for Dual Credit

Take a look at the Student Account office's guide for Dual Credit Billing.

PAYING YOUR Northwest BILL

Taking courses as Dual Credit vs. as an On-Campus student

High school students choose Dual Credit courses through Northwest for cost savings and course opportunities. Dual Credit courses help students finish college sooner.   

2025-2026 School Year Costs

Scholarship

Beginning with the fall 2022 semester, high school students may be eligible to receive a scholarship that covers the tuition and fees for their dual credit or dual enrollment courses. To qualify, students must demonstrate financial need and be taking dual credit or dual enrollment courses from a Missouri college or university and meeting the program’s eligibility criteria. 

To be eligible for assistance, students must meet the following requirements. Please note the requirements related to A+ eligibility have been removed based on the 2022 changes.

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a Missouri resident 
• Enroll in dual credit/dual enrollment classes through an approved Missouri college or university
• Have a minimum 2.5 unweighted, cumulative high school grade point average and have otherwise met the high school’s requirements for taking dual credit or dual enrollment classes
  • Students must submit a copy of their high school transcript to verify they have met the GPA requirement. This documentation is only required once per year.
• Meet one or more of the following indicators of financial need:
  • Immediate family eligible for free and reduced lunch
  • Living in a foster home
  • Ward of the state
  • Homeless as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
  • Immediate family receiving low-income public assistance (SNAP, WIC, etc.)
  • Living in federally subsidized public housing

Additional information is available at Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

If you have any questions about the changes to the Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship, don't hesitate to get in touch with the DHEWD at DCDE@dhewd.mo.gov or 800.473.6757, option 4.

Between the time of application and finding out if you’ve been awarded funds, bills are still due to Northwest Missouri State University. Any overage will be refunded to students.

Northwest Dual Credit instructors and students are provided with textbooks at no cost. School counselors or instructors will make arrangements to pick up textbooks for their school's online and face-to-face students. 

Textbook Services

Scott Yocom, Manager
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive, Station
Maryville, MO  64468
Phone: 660.562.1150
Email: nwtxbk@nwmissouri.edu

Northwest Missouri State University can check out a laptop to Dual Credit instructors and students enrolled for credit. Laptops must be picked up by the individual from the main campus in Maryville, MO.  Individuals will need to complete the Laptop Agreement in CatPAWS, have their Bearcat ID Card available, and bring their Northwest Email Address and Password to check out.  For more information, visit Northwest Laptops.

Bringing your students to campus to pick up laptops?  We would love to assist you with setting up your visit!  Complete our Dual Credit Campus Visit Request Form.  Our team can book times with Computing Services for laptop pick up, along with other experiences across campus.

Dual Credit program at Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the National Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.

Higher education institutions in the United States utilize nongovernmental peer-review accreditation as an essential component of external review for quality assurance and quality improvement of educational programs. Since 2004, NACEP has served as a national accrediting body for concurrent enrollment partnership programs.

Accreditation is awarded to programs after a comprehensive peer review by a team of experienced representatives from NACEP-accredited concurrent enrollment programs. Applicants conduct a self-study and prepare an accreditation application with evidence documenting how the college or university implements NACEP’s national standards for program quality in the areas of partnerships, faculty, assessment, curriculum, student, and program evaluation.

Bring your dual credit students to campus for a student experience.  Our team can provide a campus tour, assist students with picking up a laptop and Bearcat ID card, provide library or topical presentations, or showcase a real college class.

Complete our Dual Credit Campus Visit Request Form at least two weeks prior to your anticipated visit.  We would love to host you and your students.

Request a Campus Visit

Sample dual credit visit Schedule of Events

Please refer to our standard agenda, provided below. It serves as a great starting point for your visit, but please keep in mind that other agenda items can be added. Just ask our team!

* Schedule subject to change *

All activities are held in the J.W. Jones Student Union unless otherwise specified.

Possible Agenda Add-Ons

Looking for something a little extra for your students? Various campus offices and departments would love to come speak to your group. Some of our more popular additional sessions include: Department faculty presentation, Library resources or research presentation, visit a college class, TriO Program, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, Office of Student Involvement and Center for Engagement & Community Connection. Please ask our team for more information. 

optional campus walking tour with Admissions

Northwest wants to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. When registering for a walking tour, we ask that you please consider the below information:

• Northwest welcomes group walking tours only on: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Please contact us before confirming your travel plans, as certain peak days and times may not be available.
• Our campus visit schedule fills up quickly. Please have alternative dates in mind when calling to schedule a group visit.
• Consider what agenda options might be best for your students. We highly encourage incorporating a group walking tour only for those students that are considering Northwest. Please work with the Assistant Director of Admissions prior to the day to ensure needs and expectations are clear.
• Walking tour groups will not exceed 75 students. This allows our Student Ambassadors to provide the best tour experience possible.
• Please provide at least one chaperone for every 10 students. 
• If visitors become disruptive during the tour, Northwest Student Ambassadors are authorized to end the tour immediately. 
• Meeting room spaces and classrooms are limited during the school day; thus, late arrival may result in the omission of original agenda items. Please be sure to arrive on time for your visit. 

Sample Schedule of Events with admissions walking tour

Please refer to our standard agenda, provided below. It serves as a great starting point for your visit, but please keep in mind that other agenda items can be added. Just ask our Assistant Director of Admissions!

* Schedule subject to change *

All activities are held in the J.W. Jones Student Union unless otherwise specified.

Course drop and withdrawal

Drop: if a dual credit student is taking multiple courses at Northwest and they want to leave one of the courses, they would need to initiate a drop.

Withdraw: if a dual credit student would like to drop all their courses, or they are only in one course and they would like to leave it, that is considered withdrawing from the University.

A dual credit student may withdraw from a semester-long course before the 80% point or until the last day of fall semester finals for yearlong courses. For available dates, visit Registrar Calendars and Dates. In the event of an on-time withdraw, all tuition charges will be removed except for a $50 processing fee. When a student withdraws, a ‘W' grade will be recorded on the student's Northwest transcript for each course. If a student drops a course but remains enrolled in at least one course, the tuition will be removed and the processing fee will not be assessed.

A change to a dual credit student's high school schedule does not automatically change their status at Northwest Missouri State University

If a dual credit student wants to drop or withdraw, that process begins with the student contacting the Dual Credit office at 660.562.1491 or dualcr@nwmissouri.edu.

Dual credit students taking regular summer courses, will follow the published refund guidelines found at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/studentaccounts/financialdates.htm.