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How to Apply for Financial Aid:

REQUEST that a Financial Aid Transcript (FAT) be sent to every college that you are applying to -- and from every college you have attended. Contact NECC’s Financial Aid Office for information.

  • REMEMBER the financial aid deadline -- apply as early as February 1st for fall admission.
  • DON’T assume that you cannot afford to further your education.
  • DON’T let the high cost of attending a four-year college intimidate you.
  • DON’T assume that you are not eligible for financial aid at a four-year college just because you did not receive aid at NECC

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES:
There are three basic types of financial aid:

Public
Institutional
Private

1. PUBLIC:

You must complete a Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility for types-of-need based public funding. You can pick up this form at NECC’s Financial Aid Office. The types of public-funded aid are:

  • Grants & Scholarships -- money that you do not have to pay back. See NECC’s Financial Aid Office for possible scholarships for our graduates.
  • Loans -- pay for college costs, but must be repaid at a very low interest rate and on a reasonable payment schedule after you complete your education.
  • Work-Study -- you need to refer to your college’s Work-Study office.

2. INSTITUTIONAL AID:

Provided by individual college based on need or merit. You may be required to complete additional institutional financial aid forms.

3. PRIVATE:

Supported by either private organizations (Business, Unions, etc.) or by non-profit groups. It is your responsibility to find and apply for these; they are based on various personal categories that you may fit.

Hints for your private Financial Aid search:

  • The Chamber of Commerce in your hometown will have information on awards sponsored by local businesses, organizations, local companies or civic groups.
  • Your local library will have information regarding scholarships within your community.
  • The Guidance Counselors at the high school you graduated from may know of special sources of aid just for students from your community.
  • Trust Departments at local banks often manage scholarship funds reserved for graduates from the local high schools or community.
  • Your employer or your parent’s employer(s) frequently have scholarships available for their members or the children of their members.

**For Further Information Contact NECC Financial Aid Office**

Haverhill: 978-556-3650
Lawrence: 978-738-7487