MISSION: Northland Pioneer College provides educational excellence that is affordable and accessible for the enrichment of communities across northeastern Arizona.

Promise Program Guidelines

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Northland Pioneer College (NPC) Promise Program

Northland Pioneer College Promise Program is designed to help students overcome the real-life financial barriers that can stand in the way of completing a college education. While tuition assistance is important, many students face additional challenges such as transportation costs, childcare, and everyday living expenses. The NPC Promise Program provides targeted scholarship support to help eligible students stay enrolled, make steady academic progress, and reach the finish line. By prioritizing students with demonstrated financial need and strong commitment to their education, the Promise Program invests in student success, access, and persistence—because at NPC, your goals matter, and we’re here to help you achieve them.

Promise Program Prioritization Guidelines

NPC’s Promise Program guidelines are aimed at supporting students who have financial needs beyond tuition and fees such as transportation, childcare, and other living expenses that may be a barrier to their education.

 Base Eligibility for Promise Program Funds:

  • Be income-eligible for Pell funds (this does not imply that student is receiving funds, just that they are income eligible)
  • GPA of 2.0 minimum
  • Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit minimum)

Base Award will be $1500, with an additional $500 for students pursuing BA/BAS/BAM

If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria and could benefit from additional financial support to continue your education, we encourage you to apply for the NPC Promise Program Scholarship.

Complete the Online Application

 

Prioritization of Awards

Students would complete an interest form with various question included. Interest forms would be scored and awards made from highest points to lowest points until depleted.

  • Part-time/Full-time status
    • Enrolled in 6-8 credits – 0 points
    • Enrolled in 9-11 credits – 1 point
    • Enrolled in 12 or more credits – 2 points
  • Credit Completion (so that funding gets them to the finish line)
    • Has completed 32 credits – 1 point
    • Is an AGEC completer (as a means to increase high school transfers) – 2 points
  • Student Success Indicators (HLC Success Indicators Related)
    • Is a first-time, full-time student – 2 points
  • GPA
    • 2.5-2.9 GPA – 2 points
    • 3.0 or higher – 3 points
  • AA/AS vs BA/BAS/BAM enrollee (addresses need since there is no discount for UD courses)
    • Enrolled in Upper Division Courses – 2 points
  • Mileage to Closest Campus (addresses access and improves access to college)
    • 15-20 miles – 1 point
    • 21-30 miles – 2 points
    • >30 miles – 3 points
  • Student Parents (addresses issues of childcare access)
    • Has a child age 5 or younger – 2 points
    • Students who have not received scholarships or awards beyond the Pell grant – 2 points