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Financial Aid
Supporting Your NGU Journey
Begin with the Gap. Student aid at North Greenville University rests mostly on financial need. And, there’s a nationally defined way to calculate every student’s financial need.
Start with your educational costs: tuition, fees, room, board, and books. Calculate your expected contribution (based on income and family size). The gap between the two is your financial need:
COSTS – CONTRIBUTION = NEED
To make that calculation official and apply for aid, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to enter NGU’s school code: 003441.
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We know that money can be a stressor. You have deadlines and details to track. You have to understand financial aid policies. You can do it. We’re here to help.
We have helped generations of students and families make their NGU journey possible. We believe we can help you, too.
Your next step: Explore everything about financial aid, calculate your costs, file your FAFSA, and get this journey on the road.
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The cost of your NGU education will vary, depending on where you start and where you’re headed. Use our net price calculator to get a better estimate of financial aid and out-of-pocket expenses.
Aid that Fits Your Start
Types of Aid
“Working with the NGU financial aid team helped my parents and I find a way to make this work. They eased our fears and gave us a plan with less debt.” Maddie ’24
Charleston, SC
General Policies & Disclosures
All financial aid offered by NGU is governed by these policies and disclosures. In addition, your aid package may contain financial support in different forms and from different sources. Each form and source has its own rules. For example, education majors who receive a Federal Teach Grant must commit to serve (teach) after graduation.
Student Eligibility
At North Greenville University, student aid is generally awarded on the basis of financial need. Simply defined, financial need is the difference between the student’s cost of education (tuition, fees, room-board, and books) and the amount the student and family are expected to contribute toward meeting those costs.
To determine eligibility for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. Financial aid forms are available at the university financial aid offices and high school counseling offices.
Students who are enrolled in a degree seeking program at North Greenville University must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards in order to maintain eligibility for any form of financial aid.
Method of Distribution of Student Aid
The Executive Council of North Greenville University passed the following policy:
- Institutional aid plus all outside grants and scholarships (except for student loans) may not exceed actual school charges for tuition, room, board, fees, and books.
- The costs for university trips are the responsibility of the student.
- Rent for university apartments, car registration fees, fines, and supplies are not included.
- The Financial Planning Office shall adjust a student’s financial aid as needed to implement this policy.
- Students who receive sufficient grants and scholarships that cover the cost of education will not receive a refund unless all of the grants and scholarships are non-institutional funds, and approved by the granting agencies.
For clarification, contact the Financial Aid Office.
General Disclosures
- FAFSA required: A student must file a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive any federal aid.
- Federal workstudy will be paid once a month.
- All other federal aid shall be disbursed once a semester.
- Books: Students with a credit balance may use the credit to purchase books immediately.
Veterans: Six chapters are eligible for certification at NGU: Tuition Assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation and Chapters 30, 33, 35, and 1606.
Financial Aid Policies
The SAP policy applies to all students. The Consortium Agreement applies to NGU students taking courses at another university.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (pdf)
- Consortium Agreement (pdf, 259kb)
- South Carolina State Aid Terms and Conditions (pdf, 166kb)
Verification Forms
Approximately one third of all FAFSAs are selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education. This means the University must “verify” the FAFSA was completed correctly. We will notify you by email (email address submitted to FAFSA) if you are selected.
- Worksheet: Verification, Independent (pdf, 262 kb)
- Worksheet: Verification, Dependent (pdf, 234kb)
- Verification of Non-Filing – Spouse (pdf, 277kb)
- Verification of Non-Filing – Student (pdf, 279kb)
- Verification of Non-Filing – Parent (pdf, 279kb)
- Verification of Income – Parent (pdf, 203kb)
- Verification of Income – Student (pdf, 203kb)
General Forms
What if you want to apply your aid to summer school? Graduate early? Explain your academic progress? There’s probably a form for that.
- Application for Summer Disbursement (Life/Palmetto Fellows) (pdf, 233kb)
- Affidavit for Citizenship Documentation (pdf, 178kb)
- South Carolina State Affidavit (pdf, 247kb)
- Early Graduation Application for Life, Hope Scholarships (pdf, 237kb)
- Lawful Presence Confirmation (pdf, 216kb)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form (pdf, 278kb)
- South Carolina Residency Evaluation Form (pdf, 298kb)
Identity Forms
Various aid programs require confirmation of your identity, residency, citizenship, etc.
- Identity Statement, Notary (pdf, 222kb)
- Identity Statement, Institution (pdf, 215kb)
A complete listing of all institutional scholarships is available in the catalog.
Financial aid for graduate studies includes need-based aid, scholarships, and assistantships.