r/nationaluniversity

This is my first time taking a class at NU and I'm seriously thinking about switching to go back to community college.

I'm pre nursing so I'm finishing up pre req's, however NONE of my classes have been evaluated. Mind you, I was suppose to begin June except the site switched and no one called me for my $ aid appointment (that was scheduled) nor scheduled me for classes. After many calls & a whole month later... I finally got scheduled (literally less than 24 hrs before class) for my current class - an exception since they didn't evaluate my classes yet.

I'm 6 out of 8 weeks into my class. Haven't heard from anyone despite emails to advisors, head of the department, centrum in person front desk, etc about my transcripts or if i'm even scheduled for my next 2 sequenced classes. And I need them if I want to apply for cohort 89!

I'm seriously considering going back to community college to get my associates in biology instead. It's cheaper and at least they can get sh*t done.

I’m seeing a few people saying they’re only they’ve been asked to prove a hardship for their disbursement. What’s going on? I had to hound them for my disbursement for my last class and on my portal, it shows as an advance instead of my regular stipend per course. Are they just not giving us our regular disbursement? No one should have to prove they need it

Hi fellow students! I’m not sure if everyone is aware, but National University has increased its tuition rates. I didn’t find out until I contacted my advisor about new charges that appeared on my account after months without an updated summary.

From what I can see, the 4 credit classes I’m currently taking, which were normally around $1,600, will now cost approx $2,560.

Was anyone else aware of this increase? Did NU send out an email or any other notification about the tuition change? I’m curious because I don’t remember receiving anything, and that’s a pretty significant increase.

For anyone who hasn’t seen it yet, the new rates can be found under Catalog #89, effective June 15, 2026, which also happens to be around the same time as this not so great NU system update.

Just wanted to make sure everyone was aware and had a chance to check their accounts!

I switched to this university from another one since the program is ABET accredited. My experience has been awful. Between not being able to see my class schedule, no response to emails, horrible online group projects, and lack of funding, I am starting to regret my decision to switch.

At what point do I throw in the towel.

Okay, I know we all are struggling with getting our refunds and financial aid. I have been emailing my advisor for months, getting barely any information back. It is taking a huge financial toll on my life. What is so annoying to me is that I can see the amount I owe for classes going down, so the school is being paid but they aren't giving me my refunds!!! I have contacted at least 3 different departments with the school AND filed a complaint on the FASFA website, which I urge everyone else to do as well. According to Title IV federal regulations under 34 CFR § 668.164(h), they are required to give us our refund within 14 days of disbursement. My balance has gone down twice, yet no refunds. I am looking into more ways I can get into contact with people and get this issue resolved.

I'm wondering if anyone can attest to something very specific, because from everything I'm reading, I don't think I've seen a single instance of it, which is super scary. A post from a different student in a different thread mentioned a full stop on this, so I'm wondering if maybe their advisor was just wrong. If true, it might be time to run.

Have you fully received an in-your-bank disbursement, of an unsub or grad+ loan, from a class that started after July 1st?

I'm seeing people post all sorts of similar things like:

- people getting aid from stuff they were owed in March or May

- people getting emergency aid, cash grants, or advances

- people getting tuition offsets or entire remissions

- people getting scholarships or other 3rd party aid

- people getting grants such as Pell and California/Teaching specific ones

- people getting "disbursements" but never actually having the money move to their bank acct

Those are all similar, but the big one is whether the school is able to process and disburse *Federal Loans* since July 1st, and right now I'm not really sure they have for anyone?

If you think you have, can you please double check with the FAFSA site to confirm an actual loan was given. Thank you

National University enrolled my G.I. bill benefits for today however I have not seen any updates on navigate and in my academic journey they say no classes are scheduled. I’m not sure what my next step will be anyone else have issues?

My last class ended on July 26, and I have yet to receive my disbursement/stipend. I have begun a new class. I've sent emails with my hardship documents attached, with "attn management" in the subject line as I was directed, but no one is responding. I've sent 3-4 emails from last August up through today, and I have chatted with advisors daily but can never seem to get my actual advisor. I was told my process was sitting with the processing team, but no one can give me a real update, and my current situation absolutely needs my funds released. Has anyone been successful in getting their funds after having them rush-processed?

I haven’t received my last payment for my previous class and I’m about halfway through this one.

Not receiving the funds has been really frustrating for my current situation.

I’m at a loss at what to do. When I email for assistance I’m told they can’t see my information and to wait.

I’m currently in the MSW program and honestly feeling really discouraged and overwhelmed. I haven’t received my last two financial aid reimbursements, and because my housing situation recently changed, I had to request an increase to my Direct PLUS loan.

The financial stress is starting to make me question whether continuing my MSW is even worth it. I’ve even started thinking about transferring universities or switching to a completely different graduate program. At the same time, I’m starting my first practicum soon, so I really don’t want to quit just yet. I feel like I’ve already put so much time and effort into getting to this point, and I want to at least give practicum a chance before making such a big decision.

I don’t necessarily want to give up on social work. I think I’m just exhausted from constantly worrying about finances on top of school and everything else.

Hi just wondering has anyones grades from Junes class been posted on your unofficial transcripts ? I dont see June nor Julys grades posted…😵‍💫😵‍💫 I did email my professor from June and he said he already posted it on his side… so why cant I see it on my transcripts??? I really need this on my transcript for my next school😐 I DONT WANT TO TAKE ENG240 AGAIN ANYWHERE ELSE

I received my money yesterday with no notification and here’s everybody that I wrote in email:

My advisor, my advisors manager (which I got from requesting that she is cc her manager on an email that outlines everything we talked about on the phone), the ombudsman, the dean of my department (psychology), and the office of student affairs.

Even though the money was sent yesterday, they were still saying I had to wait indefinitely because they don’t know what’s going on.

So somebody somewhere got the ball moving, i’m just not sure which department because they all started replying once I started CCing everybody almost every day.

In email, I emphasize how this affects me as a student, and how the students are the reason that national University even exists. I expressed my disappointment that there doesn’t seem to be effective communication or accountability. I also told them that I would not be moving forward with my doctorate with them because this was absolutely not promising.

Again, I don’t know exactly who got the ball moving or exactly what I said that did it, but I finally have my funds 😭

Also wrote my congressman (never replied), complained on fafsa website and haven’t heard back.

Hello all,
I’m currently starting the process of applying to MSW programs. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and have worked in behavioral health for over two years now. I have considered National University for their flexibility and the fact that I get a tuition discount from the company I work at.

I want to seek out some information from students who are currently attending or previously attended the MSW program to see the pros and cons about the program.

Does the program assist you with practicum sites in your area? How is the tuition situation? Considering the amount of posts i’ve seen on this subreddit about that exact topic?

I’m not 100% certain yet and would love to seek out more information about the program from someone that isn’t a representative of the school itself since of course they want to make the program out to be better than it possibly could be.

Thanks in advance !

(Sorry for typos in title, I’m typing this on my phone)

I was able to finally get my financial aid disbursed the week after my last class ended. I asked my advisor again today, and she is saying again they are not able to see anything and has no idea on disbursements.

I depend on the disbursements to help pay my bills, and she is saying they can not escalate this unless I can show I’m being evicted.

I just can not believe this mess and that it is still ongoing. I’m not sure if it’s worth sticking to be a student with them at this point.

I see a lot of people stating that the wrong instructor is listed in Navigate/NCUOne. As a student who is having the same experience, but not bothered by the mismatch, I have a serious question.

What difference does it make who your instructor is if your assignments ARE being graded and you’re receiving feedback?