VISIT APPLY GIVE INFO ACADEMICS ADMISSIONS FINANCIAL AID LIFE AT NCU ATHLETICS ABOUT IN THIS SECTION Home / Financial Aid / How to Apply for Financial Aid HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID We’re committed to helping you make the most out of financial aid so you can keep your college costs manageable and you’re prepared to succeed when you graduate. You’ll apply for financial aid each year you attend North Central. Here are the steps. Step 1 — Complete your FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used by the government to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and your eligibility for need-based aid. We also use the information from the FAFSA to determine your eligibility to receive some types of North Central aid. You need to complete your FAFSA before we can offer you an official financial aid award, so this is a very important step. You can file your FAFSA any time after October 1 for the following academic year you’re applying for. Remember that some types of aid have limited funding, so the earlier you complete this step, the better. Watch this video for FAFSA tips for parents. Make sure you include North Central University (code #002369) on the list of schools to receive your FAFSA information. Learn more about the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, which allows students and parents to access tax return information needed to complete the FAFSA. Complete your FAFSA Step 2 — Confirm your Student Aid Report information three to five days after filing the FAFSA, you’ll receive a Student Aid Report, either by e-mail or mail, which will list your FAFSA information. Review the data for accuracy. If you need to make corrections, follow the instructions on the report or contact us. North Central will receive your FAFSA results electronically about the same time you receive the Student Aid Report if you listed North Central as one of your school choices on the FAFSA. Step 3 — Provide requested documents and verification Our office will review your information and contact you if we need additional documentation or information. You may be asked to provide copies of prior-prior year of federal income tax returns and additional forms verifying information listed on the FAFSA. For example, when filing the 2020-2021 FAFSA, you will use tax information from 2018. Not all students will be selected for verification. If you are selected, we can’t continue to process your file until verification documents are received. Step 4 — Apply for North Central scholarships and discounts Some scholarships and discounts aren’t awarded through the North Central Application or FAFSA. These require additional applications: Church Match Scholarship Regent’s Scholarship Performance Scholarships (Music and Theatre) Learn more about applying for these scholarships and discounts. Step 5 — Receive and accept your awards We’ll send you an email notifying you that your financial aid has been awarded. This email will be sent to your North Central email address, so be sure to check this regularly. Once you’ve received this email, you can log into Skyline > Colleague > Financial Aid > Review and Accept your Financial Aid Award Package. On this page is also a checklist, where you’ll be able to see if there are any additional steps you need to complete in order to receive your awards. Call NCU Maps and Directions I AM A NCU Alumni Current student Parent Pastor or Church Prospective student Staff/Faculty RESOURCES Emergency Management Campus Store Employment Facility Rental Bias, Discrimination, & Harassment Policy Title IX Policy Policy 910 Elliot Ave. Minneapolis Minnesota, 55404 ENGAGE Blog Events Fine Arts Events News GET IN TOUCH Apply Now Contact Us Request Info Visit © 2021 North Central University