Elevate Your Career with America’s Automotive University.
Through the premier education partnership between Northwood University and NADA, your entire family can benefit from specialized tuition scholarships available exclusively to NADA members, their spouses, and dependents. This includes flexible online programs for employees and spouses and residential programs for dependent children at our main campus in Midland, Michigan.
Northwood provides innovative degree pathways tailored specifically to the automotive and business industries. Our dynamic online format is designed for busy professionals, enabling you to advance your education while maintaining your work-life balance. You can accelerate degree completion by earning college credit from your NADA Academy diploma, professional experience, and life accomplishments.
By combining the expertise of both organizations, this education partnership creates a transformative educational experience, empowers future automotive leaders, and positively impacts dealerships, businesses, and communities.
Not an NADA graduate yet? Explore NADA Academy and learn how you can earn up to 18 credits toward your Northwood University degree.

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Courses are delivered 100% online or in person at select locations to make earning a degree convenient. Northwood University’s flexible online coursework can be completed in the evenings, on weekends, or at any time to fit adult learners’ lifestyle needs.
Each course is typically eight (8) weeks in duration for Fall and Spring semesters. Summer courses are six (6) weeks for undergraduate courses and eight (8) weeks for graduate courses.
Get everything you need without the hassle. The NU Book Pack is Northwood University’s exclusive, all-inclusive solution for course materials. It provides discounted access, automatically charging your student account—which means you save time, money, and stress.
Yes, these programs were designed with working professionals in mind, including access to online tutoring, advising, and concierge support services. In addition, associates will have access to career counseling throughout their program and for life once they earn their degree from Northwood University.
Yes. For more information about Northwood University’s accreditations, please visit our Accreditation page.
Time requirements are dependent upon which degree program pathway you choose. Most Northwood University programs allow associates the freedom to pursue degree completion at a pace that works for their personal situation.
Employees who leave the program during an active course or separate will be responsible for full payment of all outstanding charges and are subject to Northwood University’s withdrawal policies. Employees can continue their education at Northwood University; however, they will revert to the standard tuition rates.
Northwood University’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) process allows associates to apply prior learning to maximize transfer credits, reduce costs, and decrease degree completion time.
Contact a dedicated NADA Representative for tuition assistance details.
We encourage all employees to apply for financial aid to maximize any and all grant monies available at the state and federal levels. You can get started online. All federal grants (free money) will be applied toward tuition.
Yes. Employees, their legal spouses, and dependents can access exclusive tuition scholarships provided in the form of a per-credit discount through Northwood University. Northwood University scholarship awards vary by degree program and are applicable to tuition expenses only. Contact a dedicated NADA Representative to learn more about the exclusive tuition opportunities available.
For internal NADA questions, contact a dedicated NADA Representative to determine which pathway is best for you. Additionally, you can visit the NADA Academy website to learn more.
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