A Few Things to Remember When You Apply for a NCC Scholarship ...

Frequently Asked QuestionsA Few Things to Remember When YouApply for a NCC Scholarship or AwardAll applications must be submitted to the FinancialAid Office by the application deadline.The Fall 2012 deadline is Thurs, October 11 th at 1 PMEach scholarship and award has eligibility criteria stated onthe application form. Read the criteria carefully because theymay vary between applications.All of the following must be included with eachapplication and submitted by the deadline date:1. Every item in Section A of the application (Personal Data)must be complete.2. The student’s signature on the application form3. A stamped, self-addressed envelope (be sure to placeappropriate postage on the envelope)4. A copy of your most recent MyNCC Banner transcriptincluding the courses you are currently registered for5. A typed essay (adhere to topic and length requirements)6. All required verification letters if stated on the applicationformsNote:Scholarship winners must be in good academic standingApplications submitted with incompleteinformation will be considered INELIGIBLEand will be disqualified.Revised by the NCC Scholarship and Student Aid Committee 8/121. What kind of help can I get for my application? Every semester aworkshop will be given to assist students in the process. The Fall 2012workshop is September 20 th in room G111 at 11:30am.2. Will the GPA from another school be used to calculate GPArequirements for scholarships and awards? No, only the NCCGPA that you have earned from NCC for all of your courses will becounted.3. May a student apply for more than one award each semester?As long as a student fulfills all of the eligibility criteria, there is nolimit to the number of awards or scholarships for which he or she mayapply.4. If I have already won a scholarship, am I eligible to apply forthat scholarship again? Sometimes, yes. Check the eligibilitycriteria for that scholarship.5. Are international students eligible for NCC scholarships andawards? Yes, as long as a student fulfills all of the eligibility criteria,all students, including international students, may apply for awardsand scholarships. (Note: Some scholarships may have residencyrequirements.)6. Will I be notified if I win a scholarship or award? Everyapplicant (except those who did not include a self-addressed, stampedenvelope) will be notified of the final decision approximately ten weeksafter the deadline dates. Winners will be invited to the NCC AwardsCeremony. Please dress appropriately (jeans/sweats are discouraged).7. Some scholarships require that the student demonstratefinancial need. How is that done? Financial need is determined byyour FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) results. Youmust have filed a FAFSA and all required documents must bereviewed and satisfied with the Financial Aid Office prior tosubmitting your scholarship application. It is recommended that youfill out the application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (school code:002873). (Please note: late submission of financial aid documents maytake several weeks to process).

General InformationStudent scholarships and awards are offered at NassauCommunity College during both theFall and Spring semesters.Evaluation of submitted applications is conducted by acommittee of faculty members.Scholarship applications are available throughout thecampus and on the NCC website at www.ncc.edu/myncc.Both winning and non-winning students will be notified foreach individual scholarship. Please do not phone toinquire about the status of your application after ithas been submitted. Committee members are notpermitted to discuss results.Faculty Contact ListFor assistance with eligibility and/or completion of applications prior tothe deadline, call the following faculty members:StudentScholarships and AwardsatNassau Community CollegeLynn Bergin Administrative 516-572-7894Business Technology Lynn. Bergin@ncc.eduMaryann Capone Accounting and 516-572-7875Business Admin Maryann.Capone@ncc.eduJanine Ferraro Criminal Justice 516-572-7713Janine.Ferraro@ncc.eduDebra Mendelson Nursing 516-572-8022Debra.Mendelson@ncc.eduRandall Spinks English 516-572-7788Randall.Spinks@ncc.eduRevised by the NCC Scholarship and Student Aid Committee 8/12General InformationFrequently Asked QuestionsFall 2012