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NPRC Institutional Aid

NPRC is working diligently toward institutional accreditation and is a Candidate Institution and member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Accreditation will allow enrolled, eligible students to receive federal and state financial aid for their approved coursework in a degree-granting program.

All students are encouraged to apply for NPRC institutional aid using the online application found in the My NPRC Student Portal. Institutional aid is awarded to students who are enrolled in a 2-year Associate program, General Studies Certificate, or as a Dual Enrollment student (high school students taking college coursework) based on financial need. Tuition Waivers are awarded at four levels based upon financial need: 100% funding, 75% funding, 50% funding, and 25% funding. A textbook and course materials voucher may be awarded at a level in alignment with institutional aid received.

An Institutional Aid application must be submitted to be considered for Institutional Aid. Institutional Aid applications only need to be submitted once per academic year (Fall/Spring). Institutional aid awarded will be applied to your student billing account as pending aid until the aid is disbursed to the account. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for institutional aid. If you plan to take summer coursework you must complete the Summer Aid Application to be considered.

Please read the following instructions carefully before applying for institutional aid.

Academic Year 2024-2025

Students seeking Institutional Aid will need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and retain their FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS). Students will need to submit a copy of their Fedeal Student Summary that includes their Student Aid Index (SAI) number to the Office of Financial Aid to be considered for tuition assistance and a book scholarship. Institutional tuition assistance is determined by a student's SAI and cannot be completed without submission.

If you or a family member have experienced a significant change or an extenuating circumstance in income due to job loss, death of a parent or spouse, divorce, or significant medical expenses you may be eligible for a special circumstances appeal regarding your financial aid. If you would like more information, please contact our office at financialaid@rrcnpa.org regarding the special circumstances process.

Every effort will be made to process late applications in a timely manner, but the processing of late applications is not guaranteed by the start of classes and is subject to availability of funds. Late applicants should be prepared to have money for books and the student account balance.

If you have questions, email the Financial Aid office at financialaid@rrcnpa.org.

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Growing up in rural Potter County, Pennsylvania meant if I wanted good educational and employment opportunities, I would have to move. When NPRC started offering classes less than 30 minutes from my home (almost an hour closer than the next closest college), my future was no longer dependent on living in a more urban area. I received a quality education without spending the tens of thousands of dollars on room and board a traditional school would have required. And now, I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the team making this story possible for so many other people in rural Pennsylvania. NPRC’s mission is a necessary one, helping serve a part of the population that has lacked affordable and quality higher education for decades. This school helped me avoid debt, find my path in life, and now, I have a job I love and opportunities I never expected.

- Brian, NPRC Graduate

While attending NPRC, I am enrolled in 16 credits and working toward a degree in business administration. This switch is already positively benefitting me as a student. I have been keeping up with classes and shifting out of bad habits that may hinder my success. As someone who is diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD, it sometimes gets hard to effectively communicate. However, NPRC continues to provide opportunities to not only challenge myself, but to help me grow as a student, and more importantly, as a person. NPRC was my second chance. My second chance to help me build myself better, and I feel like my future is already better than what it was before NPRC.

-Noah, Business Administration Student

My time at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has been a great experience even through the COVID-19 pandemic. Never did I imagine doing a year of college in my own home and still be able to be on the Dean’s List and be extremely proud. I am 39 years of age, and it has taken me this long to attempt college. I have to say that starting college at this age was hard. However, everyone at NPRC has made it easy for me to understand what it means to be studious. You can feel the care that is given to you through the staff at NPRC. The instructors are always willing to help and they will always answer the questions that we have. This college is a great way to get started on your new path through life. There are so many options to pick from if you are undecided.

-Claudia, NPRC Graduate

I started with NPRC right after graduating high school in 2018. I was not sure what I wanted to do career-wise, but the criminal justice field had always piqued my interest. Before finishing my two-year degree with NPRC, I decided to transfer to a four-year university to further my education in both sociology and criminal justice. Without the affordability of NPRC and their knowledgeable staff, I would never have dreamed of being where I am today. I will be graduating from RIT in August of 2022 having majored in Sociology and Criminal Justice, as well as having minored in Criminal Justice. I am excited to start a career in the federal Criminal Justice system or within admissions/counseling in higher education. I plan to put myself through law school while working full time after graduating from RIT.

-Ally, Former NPRC Student

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

Is Northern Pennsylvania Regional College a public or private institution?

What are the College’s admission requirements?

NPRC is an open admission institution. We only require an application and your high school diploma or equivalent to enroll in academic courses.

Admissions requirements for workforce development classes vary. For example, EMT courses require attendees to be at least 16 years old, CDA admissions requires employment at a licensed childcare center, and CDL admissions requires department of transportation physicals and drug screens.

How much does NPRC cost?

Is financial aid available?

NPRC offers institutional aid and scholarships to eligible students and is working to be able to award and distribute federal financial aid in the future. Students in select programs may be eligible for additional funding opportunities through community organizations such as PA CareerLink® and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). Check out the Net Price Calculator to estimate your tuition and the amount of financial aid you may receive.

Are credits transferrable?

The transferability of NPRC academic credits is determined by the receiving institution. NPRC has transfer agreements with institutions for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. We encourage students to speak with the college or university they wish to transfer credits to prior to attending classes with NPRC to confirm courses will transfer.

Workforce development programs are often not transferrable.

What are some advantages of attending a two-year college?