Learn about applying for aid, next steps, how to view and use your financial aid award, and more. Contact information included.
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All students should apply for financial aid whether they think they will qualify or not. Completing your FAFSA is the gateway to unlocking all of your potential financial aid options like grants, scholarships, work-study, and more.
You will need to gather some important paperwork, like your federal tax information, other income information, social security number, and driver's license number in order to complete the FAFSA application online at studentaid.gov. Applying for financial aid through the FAFSA is FREE, so be certain you are using the government website. Northampton Community College's federal school code is 007191.
Instructions:
- Go to studentaid.gov, and under the FAFSA Form tab, select "Complete the FAFSA Form."
- If you are a returning user, log in. If this is your first time, click "Start Form."
- If you are the student applying for aid, select "I am a student and want to access the FAFSA form."
- Select "Create an FSA ID." An FSA ID is required to electronically sign the FAFSA. In the pop-up, select "Exit FAFSA Form," read the information on the screen, and then select "Get Started."
- Fill out your information to get your assigned FSA ID. Once submitted, you will be returned to the FAFSA Form to continue your process. You may be asked to sign in with your new FSA ID and password.
For assistance with filling out your FAFSA application, view Filling Out the FAFSA Form.
If you need additional assistance completing your FAFSA join us for an upcoming FAFSA Completion Event.
Pennsylvania Residents: The FAFSA is the first step in applying for a Pennsylvania State grant. The Pennsylvania State grant program is administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) which may request additional information by contacting you through the email address you provided on the FAFSA or by regular mail (if no email address was provided).
After you submit your FAFSA, please respond promptly to any requests for additional information from the NCC Financial Aid Office.
Students who have their financial aid application completed by the NCC semester priority application deadlines (May 1 for a fall start, Oct. 1 for a spring start, and April 1 for a summer start) and have responded to all requests for information will be notified of their eligibility for financial aid before the tuition due date for the applicable semester.
You may still apply for financial aid after the priority deadlines. If you are a late applicant and have not been notified of your financial aid eligibility before the tuition due date, you will need to pay your semester bill in full by the tuition due date or enroll in the NCC tuition payment plan available through the Bursar's Office. If you receive financial aid after you've paid your semester bill in full, you will receive a refund of this aid. If you receive financial aid after you've enrolled in the NCC tuition payment plan, you will receive a refund of any excess financial aid. Make sure to select your refund preference.
Once your financial aid application has been completed and reviewed, you will receive an award letter with information about your eligibility for grants, scholarships, work study benefits, and loans. Students can check if their financial aid application is complete or if any documents are still needed, as well as view financial aid awards (once processed), by checking their financial aid information in their Workday Student Portal.
To view your 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.
Don't see your Financial Aid Award?
- Complete or check your FAFSA application at studentaid.gov.
- If your FAFSA is complete, make sure to upload any items needed to finalize your aid in Workday.
- Then, register for classes.
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.
View the visual Workday Quick Reference Guide (QRG).
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.
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.
Contact the Financial Aid Office
Office Hours:
- Bethlehem Campus: (Student Enrollment Center, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020)
- Mon, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tue and Wed: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Phone: 610-861-5510
- Email: financialaid@northampton.edu
- Pocono (Keystone Hall - Enrollment Services, 2411 Route 715, Tannersville, PA 18372)
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wed: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Phone: 570-369-1801
- Email: monroefinancialaid@northampton.edu
- Virtual (available by appointment only):
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Please email financialaid@northampton.edu with the following information and a staff member will contact you during our business hours: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 8am-5pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 8am-6pm.
- First Name
- Last name
- Student ID
- Phone number
- Email address
- Reason for appointment
- Time and Date you wish to be contacted
Note: If connecting with your mobile device, please download Microsoft Teams or Zoom prior to joining the meeting. If using laptop or desktop, downloading Microsoft Teams is not required.
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