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World-Class Culinary and Hospitality Education
Admissions & Aid
Admissions & Aid
Admissions & Aid
Brightwater makes culinary education and training accessible. The center offers four academic programs: Artisanal Food, Baking and Pastry, Beverage Arts and Culinary Arts. An education is vital to cultivating your future within the culinary or hospitality industry. Brightwater, a department of NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), offers affordable tuition along with scholarships and financial aid options that help make training for the industry you love attainable.
Choose from the options below to journey to the NWACC website to learn more.
Application
The Brightwater admission process includes applying to NWACC, seeking financial aid, attending orientation and more. Find more information on the NWACC website.
Financial Aid
NWACC and Brightwater participate in most federal and state aid programs and offer institutional financial aid programs. Learn about FAFSA, grants, student loans and more.
Scholarships
Brightwater and NWACC offer a number of scholarships thanks to generous individuals and organizations throughout the Northwest Arkansas community.
Tuition & Fees
Brightwater proudly offers one of the most affordable artisanal, baking, beverage and culinary programming in higher education. Learn more about NWACC's standard tuition and fee rates.
Advising
Brightwater advisors offer degree guidance and can lead you to personal and professional resources available at NWACC. Be sure to make an appointment with an advisor to reach your education goals.
Student Records
NWACC's Student Records department maintains thousands of records for students who have attended or will attend the college. Reach out to access your academic information.