Think you can’t afford college? Think again.
NCTC’s highest value is providing quality higher education that’s accessible to everyone. Financial emergencies and demands outside of school shouldn’t derail your college and career goals and we want to help keep you on track! We will help you find and get the type of aid or assistance you need. Go Lions!
Financial Aid
The surest way of securing financial aid is to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
NCTC's school code is 003558.
PAYMENT PLANS
You don’t have to pay all at once. NCTC partners with Transact to offer a convenient payment plan with an online option.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are grants or payments awarded on the basis of academic achievement, merit, need, classification, etc. NCTC gives $800,000+ ANNUALLY IN SCHOLARSHIPS!
EDUCATION NAVIGATION
Education Navigation helps students navigate non-academic barriers to help them complete their educational goals and achieve a bigger, brighter future.
LOW/NO COST TRAINING
NCTC offers several short-term workforce training opportunities that are grant-funded. If you qualify for one of these programs, your tuition could be on us!
RED RIVER PROMISE
Red River Promise aims to provide accessible and affordable pathways to college for all students. Tuition and general use fees covered for two years or 60 credit hours through grants and scholarships.
OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER)
NCTC is committed to eliminating barriers to student success. One such barrier can be the cost of textbooks. OER and low-cost course materials are available for many NCTC courses.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
To be a successful student you have to be safe, secure, and have your basic human needs met. The communities surrounding the NCTC college districts have many services and resources to help.
EMERGENCY AID
The NCTC Foundation Office maintains limited Student Emergency Funds which may be awarded to eligible, currently enrolled students that haven’t already received the maximum total amount ($500) from this Fund already.
Feeling overwhelmed with finances? NCTC offers financial literacy trainings and budgeting tools to help you achieve your financial goals.
AMAZON CAREER CHOICE
Amazon provides a variety of education and upskilling opportunities including prepaid college tuition, industry certifications designed to lead to in-demand jobs, and foundational skills such as English language, high school diplomas, and GEDs.
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
Get connected with opportunities at organizations near you for employment.