Echo College Student Application

Your name *

Last name

Email address *

Phone Number *

Phone type

Address *

Country

Street address

Apt/unit/box (optional)

City

State

Postal code

Birthday *

Gender *

Marital Status *

T-Shirt Size *

(Adult uni-sex style)*

Small

Medium

Large

2XL

What degree are you interested in pursuing through Echo College? *

Associate of Arts (2yr)

Associate of Ministry Leadership (2yr)

BA Ministry Leadership (4yr)

BA Business Management (4yr)

BA Psychology (4yr)

BA Organizational Management (4yr)

BA Organizational Leadership (4yr)

BA Interdisciplinary Studies (4yr)

Not Sure

Anticipated Start *

Fall 2024

2025 or Later

Please Select which program you are applying for:

At Echo College, there are two tracks:
1. Echo College Experience
2. Echo College

What's the difference?

Echo College Students:
- attend chapel
- create a flexible practicum schedule
- attend weekly staff meeting

Echo College Experience Students:
- ages 17 - 25
- choose from 6 internship tracks led by Echo Church Staff
- regular, on-site, weekly schedule for internships
- weekly chapel and small groups
- overnight orientation, other trips and other student life events
- weekly staff meeting

Echo College Experience (17-25)

Echo College

How did you hear about Echo College?*

Internship Interest

What area of the Church would you be interest in interning?
(Select all that apply)

Music/Worship *

Yes

Children's Ministries *

Yes

Youth Ministries *

Yes

Missions Trips *

Yes

Tech/Sound/Lights *

Yes

Video/Photography/Graphic Design *

Yes

Leadership and Administration *

Yes

Family Info

Parent/Guardian 1 Name (if under age 21) *

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number (if under age 21) *

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone Number

How would you describe your relationship with your family? *

Education

Education Level *

None

GED

High School Diploma

Name of High School, City, State

Graduation Year

What was your GPA? *

Have you attended any College/University?

YES

Church Info

Home church *

Senior Pastor *

How long have you attended? *

Date you accepted Christ *

(Approximate)

Have you been baptized in water? *

Any other experience we should know about? *

Ministry

Define your view of ministry *

200 word minimum, complete sentences

What qualities do you find important in a spiritual leader? *

200 word minimum, complete sentences

Describe three personal character strengths and areas of needed growth. *

(200 word minimum, complete sentences)

Financial

Do you plan on using Financial Aid?

If you have financial need, here is the link to FAFSA. It is not a requirement to apply for financial aid, but we want to make the process as accessible as possible for you.

The school code for Northwest University is 003783

https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing?continueTo=fafsa

HJELM Scholarship

If you are interested:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/HelenaFirst1/HjelmMemorialScholarshipApplication

Student Health

Please answer all questions truthfully

How would you describe your health? *

Poor

Good

Great

Please describe any chronic illnesses you have

Are you taking any prescription medications? *

If yes, what for? *

If no, write 'none'

References

Pastoral Reference (name, number and email) *

Employer or School Reference (name, number and email) *

We want to get to know you!! *

Is there anything else you would like us to know that we haven't asked yet?*
Like...
Unique skills or talents
Favorite foods
Fun facts about you
Travel
Ever met anyone famous?
Favorite books, movies or TV and why
Favorite follow on social media and why
Do you know your personality type like DiSC, Myers-Briggs or Enneagram?

Personal History

Answering "yes" to one or more of these questions does not necessarily mean that you will not be admitted.
Echo College/Northwest University reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant or to deny continued enrollment to any student if in the school's judgment, the presence of that person poses a risk to the safety, security, learning environment, working environment or well-being of the school or church community.

Have you ever been charged or convicted of a crime? *

Yes

Please explain any affirmed above. *

If you've been charged or convicted of a crime, Northwest University will also ask for an explanation. Please be transparent and specific. (No judgment here.)

Have you ever been involved in any activity that would prohibit you from working with kids?

Yes