
NU Referral Scholarship
Receive $1,000 Towards Tuition With the NU Referral Scholarship
Someone’s Looking Out for You…
Congratulations! You’ve been referred to us by a valued member of the National University community. If you’re ready to give your education an upgrade, NU welcomes you to join our more than 245,000 alums who started their paths to success with us.
Redeem Your Referral Scholarship
If you’re ready to begin your journey with us and meet eligibility requirements*, you can receive $1,000 toward tuition when you enroll at NU. To begin the application process, click the Apply Now button below.
All applicants will be reviewed for eligibility, and decisions will be communicated directly to each learner and their enrollment specialist.
*Eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions

Want to Learn More?
Excited about the possibilities of starting your academic journey, but would like to know more about NU? We’re here to support you from the start. Click the Learn More button below to get an overview of NU and have an enrollment advisor contact you to continue the conversation.
So — could you be the next NU Navigator? We think you’ve got what it takes.
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Hear From Our Students

“The [NU] advisors and staff welcomed me with compassion and stood by me every step of the way. Their support made it possible for me to keep going, even when it felt impossible.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions
What is the Referral Scholarship reward?
The student who was referred will receive a tuition scholarship valuing $1,000, which is applied in 4 installments of $250 to their first four courses at NU after starting in the first 90 days of being referred, if terms and conditions are met.
Who is eligible for the Referral Scholarship reward?
New students who apply to NU for the first time using a referral link, register for classes, and begin their first course at NU past the drop course deadline is eligible for the Referral Scholarship. The new student must start within 90 days of being referred to redeem the scholarship.
When will I receive my reward?
The student being referred will receive their reward after the deadline to drop a class at NU, following the start of their first course within 90 days of being referred.
How do I get my reward?
Newly referred students who have enrolled at NU will receive their Referral Scholarship applied directly to their student accounts.
How long after being referred is my family or friend eligible for the scholarship?
The referral scholarship is valid for referred students who apply, are admitted, and enrolled within 90 days from the date of the referral.
Can I get the Referral Scholarship if I receive a referral link but apply to NU without the link?
No, you will not be eligible for the Referral Scholarship. You must apply to National University using the referral link sent to you by your family or friend.