Case Study: Northwestern Michigan College increases scholarship award utilization and compliance with AcademicWorks

Northwestern Michigan College - Customer Case Study

Northwestern Michigan College, a public two-year college in Traverse City, Michigan, faced a disorganized scholarship application process that was spread across campus and led to low student participation. The confusing system made it hard for coordinators to find recipients, which left some scholarship funds unspent. The college turned to AcademicWorks to help streamline scholarship management and improve fund utilization.

Using AcademicWorks, Northwestern Michigan College created a centralized portal for students to apply for scholarships, while the financial aid office gained better visibility into award compliance and departments kept control over their decisions. The result was a record number of applications in the first cycle after implementation and a 7% increase in disbursed awards. AcademicWorks also made it easier to update scholarship qualifications and keep awards aligned with donor agreements.

Northwestern Michigan College

Katie Malone

Financial Aid Specialist