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COLLEGE CREDIT Betsy Winston Every NOLS course is approved for college credit and more than 75% of our collegeage students take advantage of this option. For nearly 30 years NOLS has offered credit through the University of Utah, one of the nation’s premier research universities. Furthermore, 400 colleges and universities nationwide have accepted NOLS/University of Utah credit, and many others grant their own credit for NOLS courses. We also offer two associate degrees in partnership with Central Wyoming College and have many direct credit and articulation agreements with other colleges and universities around the globe. UNIVERSITY OF UTAH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE CREDIT • Concepts in Biology: Natural History of Regional Ecosystems • Natural Resources Learning: Environmental Ethics • Natural Resources Learning: Leadership Techniques • Natural Resources Learning: Skills Practicum • Risk Assessment, Management, and Decision-Making • Wilderness First Responder • Expedition Behavior • Outdoor Education These courses are offered through the University’s departments of Biology; Health Education; and Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. Details are available from the NOLS Admission office. This optional college credit is $65 per credit hour. ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS NOLS and Central Wyoming College (CWC) in Riverton, Wyoming, have partnered to offer two degree programs: • Associate of Science in Environmental Science and Leadership: During the NOLS portion of this degree program, you’ll develop environmental awareness and conservation ethics. At CWC you’ll complement this with a classic natural science education. • Associate of Arts in Outdoor Education and Leadership: Designed for students interested in careers in outdoor education or environmental education and activism, this degree program combines one or more NOLS courses with education and liberal arts courses at CWC. DIRECT CREDIT These colleges offer their own credit and process financial aid for a NOLS education: Brock University, St. Catherine's, Ontario, Canada • Central Wyoming College, Riverton, WY • College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME • Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI • Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT • Northland College, Ashland, WI • Ohio State University, Columbus, OH • Penn State University, University Park, PA • Radford University, Radford, VA • Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, VT • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY • SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY • SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY • Texas A&M University, College Station, TX • University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD • University of Montana-Western, Dillon, MT • University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, Canada • University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY • Western State College, Gunnison, CO ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS The following colleges allow the easy transfer of University of Utah credit and process financial aid for a NOLS education: Contact the NOLS Admission office or visit www.nols.edu/courses/credit for more college credit information. Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, AK • Algonquin College, Pembroke, Ontario, Canada • Aurora University, Aurora, IL • Clemson University, Clemson, SC • Collège Mérici, Québec City, Québec, Canada • Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY • Houghton College, Houghton, NY • Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY • Kyushu Lutheran College, Kyushu, Japan • Northwest College, Powell, WY • Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smiths, NY • Quest University Canada, Garibaldi Highlands, BC, Canada • Unity College, Unity, ME • University of Maine, Presque Isle, ME • Utah State University, Logan, UT 16 www.nols.edu • (800) 710-NOLS • admissions@nols.edu
Betsy Winston Above: Affording a NOLS course have you tied in knots? We know knots and financial aid; just give us a call. Uspallante River, Patagonia. Facing Page: NOLS college credit will keep you on track for your educational summit. Cordon Contreras, Patagonia FINANCIAL AID A NOLS course is a great value; most of them cost just $150 per day. The reality, though, is many students must seek assistance to achieve their educational goals. That’s why we offer a number of different financial aid resources for our students and their families. Don’t let our price tags turn you away without first asking about these opportunities. NOLS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: More than $1 million in scholarship dollars is available at NOLS every year. Scholarship aid is available to students who are enrolled on a NOLS course, show great potential to excel, and would be unable to attend without financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. CONSORTIUM AGREEMENTS: Students at a college that accepts credit earned for a NOLS semester may be able to use their federal financial aid through a consortium agreement between NOLS and the college. FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID AND AMERICORPS: Central Wyoming College (CWC) processes federal financial aid and AmeriCorps stipends for NOLS students. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS: Many NOLS courses are eligible for VA Benefits. VA refund policies apply. Contact the NOLS Admission office or visit www.nols.edu/courses/financialaid for more information and applications. 17
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Page 9 and 10: Ignacio Grez Above: Each member of
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YUKON Pascal Beauvais 67
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Imagine a land of stark contrasts:
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MEXICO Benjamin Lester 71
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Patagonia is a remote wilderness of
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PATAGONIA Betsy Winston 75
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PATAGONIA Kika Bradford 77
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Adventure and challenge in the wild
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AMAZON Mario Friedlander 81
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Dev Bhoomi, called “The Abode of
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INDIA Madhu Chikkaraju 85
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It’s name alone—Australia —br
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New Zealand is a land of contrasts.
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NEW ZEALAND Fredrik Norrsell 93
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NOLS Professional Training offers i
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NOLS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Abe Good
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When 911 is not an option, the rule
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WILDERNESS MEDICIINE INSTITUTE Case
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COURSE DATES AND TUITIONS The most
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BROOKS RANGE 23-AND-OVER BACKPACKIN
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NOLS is an equal opportunity servic
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REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT With
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RISK MANAGEMENT AT NOLS Ashley Wise
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NOLS APPLICATION The easiest way to
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