The Northern Difference is a grant program targeted toward Kentucky residents who demonstrate financial need. It is used to fund the difference between the cost of attending NKU (tuition, fees, books, room (equivalent to the cost of Kentucky/Commonwealth Hall housing) and board) and the federal, state, institutional and private grants awarded to the student. It is renewable for up to eight semesters or four years. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA; earn 12 credit hours per fall and spring semesters at NKU, complete the FAFSA by January 1, remain Pell Grant eligible to renew, and family income must remain at or below 150% of the national poverty level.
Qualifications:
The Strive Northern Kentucky University Promise Program is a grant program targeted toward students who are graduates of Holmes, Holy Cross, Covington Latin, Newport or Newport Central Catholic High Schools who demonstrate financial need. Eligible students will receive a grant that will cover the difference between the cost of attending NKU (tuition, fees, and books) and the federal, state, institutional and private grants awarded to the student. It is renewable for up to eight semesters or four years. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA; earn 12 credit hours per fall and spring semesters at NKU , complete the FAFSA by January 1, and remain Pell Grant eligible to renew.
Qualifications:
Under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress has approved legislation to offer additional grant funds to students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or certification in an eligible education program. For additional information, please view the federal website for the Teach Grant.
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