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Make your educational dreams a reality with the NIACC Promise Scholarship

Financial barriers shouldn’t stand in the way of a great education. High school graduates in the NIACC district who meet program eligibility requirements can now attend NIACC tuition-free.

Why is NIACC offering this?

NIACC believes a good education leads to a prosperous future, not just for the student who receives it, but also for the family and community of that student. This philosophy is shared by a North Iowa couple whose generosity made this privately-funded scholarship possible.

Getting Started

By March 1, 2025

After all of these steps are complete, the Financial Aid Office will determine your eligibility for the Promise scholarship and many other NIACC scholarships available for incoming high school seniors from the NIACC area.

Eligibility Criteria for New Graduates *

  • Graduate in May 2025 from a NIACC district high school or homeschool with established residency within the NIACC service area
  • Have an official SAI (Student Aid Index) of $25,000 or lower as determined by the NIACC Financial Aid Office
  • Enroll at NIACC as a full-time (12 or more semester hours) student working toward an approved degree the fall following high school graduation

Eligibility Criteria for Current NIACC Students *

  • Graduated in May 2024 from a NIACC district high school or homeschool with established residency within the NIACC service area
  • Attended NIACC as a full-time student in 2024-2025 with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and met Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines
  • Return to NIACC for sophomore year as a full-time (12 or more semester hours) student working toward an approved degree
  • Have an official SAI (Student Aid Index) of $25,000 or lower as determined by the NIACC Financial Aid Office

How It Works

The NIACC Promise Scholarship is a last dollar award; it will cover the remaining balance of your tuition and mandatory fees after all other grants & scholarships are applied (federal, state, outside and other NIACC aid). If other grant or scholarship aid cover the cost of your tuition and fees, student’s will receive a minimum of $250 per semester.

What does this cover?

This scholarship will cover the tuition and mandatory fees charged to all NIACC students.

Students may receive this scholarship for a maximum of 4 semesters if they maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA, full-time student status, meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines, and complete 4 volunteer hours of community service each semester at NIACC.

* Eligibility criteria is subject to change based on state or federal legislation and funding.

What is Community Service?

Community service is volunteering your time to give back to your community through acts of service without being compensated. The NIACC Volunteer Center is a great resource to find volunteer opportunities and submit your hours

Watch this video for tips on how to log your hours:

Community service is NOT completing chores or tasks for a friend or family member.

NIACC Volunteer Center