Eligibility

To receive aid, a student must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. 1. Be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen with a valid social security number;
  2. 2. Be enrolled in an eligible academic program;
  3. 3. A high school graduate or have a recognized General Equivalency Diploma (GED);
  4. 4. Be an undergraduate student who has not previously earned a bachelor's degree (for most types of aid);
  5. 5. Not be in default on any previous student loan nor owe a repayment on an adjusted federal grant;
  6. 6. Comply with Northampton Community College's Academic Progress Policy requirements.
  7. 7. Provide consent and approval to have your or your contributors federal tax information transferred directly into your 2024-2025 FAFSA form between July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.