Financial Aid Overview

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• Applying for FAFSA

• Financial Aid Checklist

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Using Financial Aid & Refunds

• Types of Financial Aid

• DocuSign & Dependency Verification Policy

• Contact the Financial Aid Office

Applying for FAFSA

Applying for financial aid doesn't have to be an intimidating experience. Getting the funds you need to achieve your goals is worth investing the time and energy into the application process. If you have any questions, Northampton's Financial Aid Office is available to assist you in person by stopping by the student enrollment center at the Bethlehem Campus or the Pocono Campus. You may also call 610.861.5510 or email financialaid@northampton.edu. Detailed steps can be found on our website.

Financial Aid Checklist

Refer to our Financial Aid Checklist for helpful tips and resources. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I view my financial aid award? Log into Workday, and under "Your Top Apps" click “Finances” and then “View Financial Aid.” Enter the correct award year. Select “Print Award Letter” and “Accept/Decline” awards to review and finalize your aid.

• What if your Financial Aid Award enrollment status does not match your registration? Make sure all courses are counting towards your degree. From the Workday Home Screen, click "Academics," then “view my academic progress.” If not, connect with an academic advisor for help selecting an alternate course. "Unused registrations" do not count toward your current program of study and are not eligible for financial aid.

• How long does it take to find out how much aid I will receive? If there is nothing additional needed, and a student is enrolled in courses that apply to their primary program of study, financial aid will be evaluated within three business days. ​If enrollment for the upcoming semester is not yet open, financial aid will typically be estimated based on full time until registration opens, at which time awards will be adjusted to reflect the student’s actual enrollment.

• What is the Withdrawal Policy? Financial aid funds are for educational purposes only and are contingent upon your remaining eligible for financial aid. Should you drop, withdraw, or fail to attend your classes, your financial aid award may be reduced or reversed and you may be responsible for returning all or part of your refund. See the Financial Aid Office prior to making any schedule changes. Learn more about our refund policy here.

View the visual Workday Quick Reference Guide (QRG).

Using Financial Aid & Refunds

The Bursar's Office handles the payment and refund side of the financial aid process. The Bursar receives payments, whether they are loans, grants, or scholarships, and then applies those funds to the financial aid recipient's tuition bill.

Any remaining funds are refunded to the student and may be used for one of the following educational purposes:

• Books & Supplies - Only students with excess financial aid can access a book credit. You can use up to 100% of your credit balance (maximum allowed $1,200) to purchase required textbooks and supplies at any NCC Bookstore. Amounts and percentages of credit allowed for purchases are set by NCC each semester. NCC reserves the right to decrease allowable amounts in future semesters. Note: Certain types of third-party funding may not be available until two weeks prior to the start of the semester and may only allow purchase of required textbooks.

• NCC Childcare - Pay for childcare services received at the NCC Children's Centers. To transfer funds to a childcare account, visit the Bursar's Office (Bethlehem) or Enrollment Services Office (Pocono) to fill out a transfer request form.

• Refunds - Excess financial aid that is not used for other purposes will be refunded to the student. Students need to select their refund preference. After a student’s attendance is verified, the funds are requested to be sent to the school. Once the school receives the funds, any refund of excess financial aid is processed within 14 days. Students with private alternative loans may need to sign a paper check at the Bursar's Office for funds to be disbursed. If we contact you to come to the Bursar's Office to sign a check, please respond promptly. Outdated checks are returned to the lender and may not be reissued. Check your email for a notification of loan amounts and disbursement dates.