The Minnesota Tuition Guarantee Scholarship will provide funds to help cover the full cost of tuition for students after other aid who may face trouble in funding their college goals. Other aid may include a combination of NCU grant, academic scholarship, institutional aid, or other types of scholarship.
Applicants who meet the following criteria will be considered for the scholarship:
- Apply and be accepted to North Central University
- Submit your FAFSA by July 31st, 2025
- Be a new, incoming Freshman in Fall 2025
- Have a 3.25 GPA
- Have a family adjusted gross income under $60,000
- Must be a Minnesota resident
Students receiving the MN Tuition Guarantee are required to live on campus, maintain a course load of at least 15 credits per semester, remain in good academic standing as defined in the NCU Catalog, and meet Financial Aid eligibility by making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). This program ensures that NCU will cover any remaining tuition costs in the Fall and Spring terms after state and federal financial aid are applied, for students who meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility may vary from year to year, as renewal is based on the student’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and the type of degree being pursued.
Students enrolled in a 2-year degree program may receive the award for up to four full-time semesters or until the degree is completed — whichever comes first. Students in a 4-year degree program may receive the award for up to eight full-time semesters or until the degree is completed — whichever comes first.
Contact the NCU Admissions office with questions.