Northern California Gives Back

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The Northern California University Promise Program provides tuition assistance to students that demonstrate a financial need. Students of families with incomes below $45,000 can be awarded full scholarships (tuition free!) that is renewable for four years. While many U.S. institutions are increasing tuition, Northern California University (NCalU) is offering the NCalU Promise Program. We are giving back. We promise. Apply Today!

Special Thanks

Northern California University would like to thank all of the people who have contributed to the success of this program through financial donations and those working on research and projects focused on the many aspects of the NCalU Promise Program. As you can imagine, the need is great and there is more work to do.

Giving Opportunities

There are several giving opportunities to support the NCalU Promise Program.  Give to the university annually, make a large gift or pledge to the university to help grow the program. You may also develop a planned gift that combines several giving opportunities that not only enables you to maximize your gift, it helps the university plan for the future and provide for current needs. Many of the giving opportunities can be established and named according to your interests, circumstances and philanthropic goals.

The staff at Northern California University is available to answer your questions, assist you in selecting the specific opportunities that suit your interests, and help you through the giving process.  Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (415) 324-8504.

Program Overview

The goal of the Northern California University Promise Program is to ensure that families could better afford a NCalU education. Northern California University is concerned that families across the economic spectrum are having difficulty in meeting college costs.  Our financial aid program – the NCalU Promise Program -- is need-based and considers many factors such as income, size of family, unusual expenses, and expected parent/student contributions. The NCalU Promise Program award is not academic or merit based.

The objectives of the Northern California University Promise Scholarship Program are:

• To make education at Northern California University more affordable to students who demonstrated financial need.
• To eliminate the need for Student Loans by reducing tuition expenses.
• To ensure that enrolled students earn a degree from Northern California University, thus strengthening and expanding the pipeline of talented students to contribute to the local, state, and national economy.
• To make an opportunity available to students who otherwise could not afford to go to college.
• To provide a scholarship program that is nation-wide (including Canada) and world-wide for those students to enroll in online programs that have a need for financial support for tuition.
• To provide an avenue for all students to have access to higher education.

The goal of the Northern California University Promise Program is to ensure that families could better afford a NCalU education. Northern California University is concerned that families across the economic spectrum are having difficulty in meeting college costs.  Our financial aid program – the NCalU Promise Program -- is need-based and considers many factors such as income, size of family, unusual expenses, and expected parent/student contributions. The NCalU Promise Program award is not academic or merit based.

Awards

Promise awards are up to full tuition-free and renewable annually for four years. It is estimated that three out of four NCalU students who apply and qualify will receive at least a partial benefit from the program.

Deadline

There is no deadline to apply for the program. Students may apply any time. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Students who are American, Canadian citizens and or International Students from any country may apply. Northern California University has a citizenship-blind admission policy. Thus, any student admitted that demonstrates a financial need is eligible to apply and receive the most generous aid package possible. There are additional requirements for International (non-US or non-Canadian Students). Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the Financial Aid Office 415-324-8504
• Earn admission to Northern California University in a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral program. Admitted students with institutionally determined need will be considered.
• Enrolled in a credit course approved by the Office of Admissions.
• Must be a first-time NCalU student, or must have been previously or currently enrolled at Northern California University in good academic standing with a term GPA of at least 2.0.
• Must pay student account balances in full prior to enrollment.
• Demonstrate a family income equal to or less than $45,000 in the most recent tax year and whose financial assets are typical of families with this annual income level. Family income includes income from the student and their parents/family members. In the case of divorce or separate families, the non-custodial parental income will also be included in the evaluation of family income. Tax Returns may require for income verification. (Financial Aid Office will notify you if applicable)

The renewal of awards is dependent on continuous full-time/part-time enrollment, satisfactory academic progress (GPA 2.0) as defined by the University, and annual family income levels at or below $45,000. The award is renewable for four years. Students who are American, Canadian citizens and or International Students from any country may apply. Northern California University has a citizenship-blind admission policy. Thus, any student admitted that demonstrates a financial need is eligible to apply and receive the most generous aid package possible. There are additional requirements for International (non-US or non-Canadian Students). Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call the Financial Aid Office 415-324-8504.

• Earn admission to Northern California University in a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral program. Admitted students with institutionally determined need will be considered who are enrolled in a credit course approved by the Office of Admissions.
• Must be a first-time NCalU student, or must have been previously or currently enrolled at Northern California University in good academic standing with a term GPA of at least 2.0.
• Must pay student account balances in full prior to enrollment.
• Demonstrate a family income equal to or less than $45,000 in the most recent tax year and whose financial assets are typical of families with this annual income level. Family income includes income from the student and their parents/family members.In the case of divorce or separate families, the non-custodial parental income will also be included in the evaluation of family income.
• Tax Returns may require for income verification. (Financial Aid Office will notify you if applicable)
• The renewal of awards is dependent on continuous full-time/part-time enrollment, satisfactory academic progress (GPA 2.0) as defined by the University, and annual family income levels at or below $45,000.
• The award is renewable for four years.

Application Process

Completed application package for the NCalU Promise Program will include:

• Completed application for Admission to NCalU or a NCalU Letter of Acceptance.
• A short essay with a minimum of 150 words answering the question: “Why are you a good candidate for this program?” Email the essay to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Not required, but helpful)
• Other documentation as requested by Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility. No FAFSA is required.

Decision Process

The following items will be considered in the decision process:

• Student’s financial need;
• Ability to add diversity to Northern California University;
• Program in which the student expects to major;
• Load the student plans to carry (full-time, half-time, less than half-time)

More Information

Financial Aid Office
Northern California University
580 California Street, 5^th Fl.
San Francisco, California 94104                                         Apply Today!
(415) 324-8504 (office) (415) 358-8077 (fax)

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