At North Hennepin, college can be affordable and you can save thousands on your education. Explore your options for paying for college.
Financial Aid Resources
NHCC students are awarded more than $40 million each year in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Applying for federal and state aid is the most common method of paying for college. Find out how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarships
Scholarships are free money you don't have to pay back. You may be eligible for a number of scholarships. Find out what you qualify for and how you can apply.
College Costs
Get all the information you need on tuition costs and fees in one place.
A Wise Investment
The cost to attend NHCC full-time in 2024-2025 is approximately $6,326 per year (based on 30 on-campus credits) - one of the lowest in the state.
Free College Tuition
The North Star Promise scholarship program provides free college tuition to eligible students. Find out if you might be eligible.
Important Announcements
Award Offers
The North Star Promise Program will be listed on your award offer if you qualify. Log in to eServices to view your official award notification!
Scholarship application now open!
Scholarships available for new and returning students Fall 2025 - Spring 2026. Application deadline May 16, 4:30pm.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available!
A new FAFSA must be completed each year and now is the time to fill out your FAFSA for the 2025-2026 year.
Important Dates
Financial Aid FAQs
Students apply for federal and state aid programs by completing the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid).
Students who graduated from a Minnesota high school, but are not eligible to complete the FAFSA may be able to apply for state aid programs by completing the MN Dream Act application.
These financial aid applications must be completed once every school year. Scholarships are also available and require separate applications. Visit NHCC’s scholarship webpage to find out more about the NHCC Foundation scholarships and scholarships from other resources.
Information on a student’s financial aid application status and award offer will be communicated to them through their NHCC eServices account. Students login to eServices using their Start ID and password.
Once logged in, they will select Financial Aid. There will either be a link to an Aid Application Status Letter which will explain the additional items needed or a link to view the Financial Aid Award Notification which will show the financial aid awards offered.
Financial aid funds are applied to students’ tuition/fee balances starting the third week of the term*. Any financial aid funds received that exceed a student’s cost at the college will be refunded to the student afterwards through the refund preference the student set up with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution powered by BMTX, Inc.
*Financial aid funds cannot be released if the student has a financial aid suspension hold.
Contact Financial Aid
Location & Contact
Location
Educational Services (ES) 70
Phone
763-424-0728
Fax
763-493-0589
Email
faid@nhcc.edu
Hours
In-person & virtual
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Saturday Services
Sunday: Closed
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