Scholarships-4-Everyone
At North Country Community College we have Scholarships-4-Everyone.
This year we have more scholarship and grant funding for students than ever before! Every type of student is eligible so if you’re fresh out of high school or been away from education for a while we have a scholarship program that will fit you.
FULL & PART-TIME SCHOLARSHIPS RANGE FROM $500 TO THE FULL COST OF TUITION!
SUNY Reconnect
Thanks to SUNY Reconnect and the Opportunity Promise Scholarship Program, eligible
adult learners (New York State residents age 25-55 who have not already completed
a college degree) can earn a tuition-free degree at North Country Community College
in 7 high-demand degree programs. SUNY Reconnect covers tuition, fees, books, and
supplies for eligible students. View the list of eligible programs.
NCCC Opportunity Scholarship
For full-time and part-time degree-seeking students that DO NOT qualify for the Addiction
Professionals, SUNY Reconnect, Essex/Franklin Scholars Award or Hodson scholarship
programs. Students will receive added support from their assigned student success
coach. Apply Now!
Essex and Franklin Scholars Awards (15 credits per semester required)
For first-time-in-college students who graduated from high schools within Essex or
Franklin counties and still reside within the counties. Students must graduate high
school with an 85% cumulative average and have a New York State Regents Diploma with
Advanced Designation. This award covers up to the full cost of tuition for four semesters
of study. This scholarship is automatically awarded to accepted students who meet
the criteria and have submitted their FAFSA and TAP financial aid applications. To
be eligible, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
and a NYS TAP Application (below).
Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program
No longer accepting scholarship applications for Fall 2025. Applicants are welcome
to submit an application for the Spring 2026.
Full tuition paid scholarships are now available for the Chemical Dependency Counseling
program! North Country Community College has partnered with the Office of Addiction
Services and Supports (OASAS) to provide the Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program
(APSP). The APSP covers the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks and Credentialed Alcoholism
and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) application and exam fees. Eligible candidates
will also be offered a paid internship at a participating program. The Addiction Professionals
Scholarship Program is funded by the Opioid Settlement Fund. The scholarship program
is an OASAS initiative. Click here to apply for this scholarship program.
Hodson Scholarship (12 credits per semester required)
This scholarship provides up to $2,000 ($500/semester) toward direct college costs for students living outside of Essex and Franklin counties. Out-of-state and international students are all eligible. There’s no scholarship application required as these funds are automatically awarded as students register for courses. To be eligible, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a NYS TAP Application (if they are a New York State resident).
This scholarship provides up to $2,000 ($500/semester) toward direct college costs for students living outside of Essex and Franklin counties. Out-of-state and international students are all eligible. There’s no scholarship application required as these funds are automatically awarded as students register for courses. To be eligible, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a NYS TAP Application (if they are a New York State resident).
NCCC Foundation Scholarships
Providing student scholarships and awards is a top priority for the NCCC Foundation.
The generosity of donors allows us to make available a variety of scholarships and
awards each year so that a college education can be within reach of every student.
For more information visit the NCCC Foundation Scholarship page. Apply for an NCCC Foundation Scholarship.
There are many additional scholarships available to incoming and current North Country
students on top of what we offer institutionally and from our foundation. Our “Additional Scholarships” landing page is a repository for all outside scholarships that we have received
notice of. These scholarships are administered by non-college entities making it your responsibility
to research and apply for the scholarships that you feel are the best fit. Visit
the “Additional Scholarships” page regularly as we receive word of new scholarship programs quite often!
- Apply for Federal Aid at FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
- Federal School Code: 007111
- Apply for State Aid at NYS Student Aid Payment Application
- NYS TAP Code: 2258
For more information on scholarships or financial aid, email financialaid@nccc.edu or call 888-TRY-NCCC.