NPC Resources
Personal Skills
Academic Skills
Financial Support
NAU/AZ Ahead
100

This place is where students go to borrow books and study.

What is the library?

100

This refers to the result or outcome that you are hoping to achieve as a college student.

What is a goal?

100

This tool helps you keep track of appointments and deadlines.

What is a calendar or planner?

100

This is the amount of scholarship provided per semester to full-time (12+ credits) eligible AZ Ahead students.

What is $1,000?

100

This program provides NPC students with scholarships and extra support while they are attending community college.

What is AZ Ahead?

200

This person is available to help you plan your class schedule and talk about your degree plan to make sure you take the best classes for your goals. 

What is an academic advisor?

200

This refers to techniques and strategies that can be used to reduce or cope with stress.

What is stress management?

200

This study strategy is useful for quizzing yourself on important vocabulary definitions and learning new terms.

What are flash cards?

200

This form allows students to apply for Federal financial aid including grants, loans, and work-study.

What is the FAFSA?

200

This certificate you earn at NPC will cover your general studies requirements when you transfer to university.

What is the AGEC?

300

This is the online resource where you will log in to your NPC classes.

What is Moodle?

300

This personal skill can help you get the information you need and to share things with other people that they need to know.

What are communication skills?

300

This is a gathering of students to study together, quiz each other, work on assignments, and enhance their understanding of course material.

What is a peer study group?

300

These types of financial aid are money that students do not have to pay back.

What is scholarships and grants?

300

This is the continuing requirement to participate in the AZ Ahead program. 

What is the 2 + 2 Academic and Social activities?

400

This resource is available online to get additional help from someone who can help explain concepts and help with assignments.

What is tutoring?

400

This skill means respectfully speaking up for yourself and making sure that your needs are met.

What is self-advocacy?

400

This tool helps you to review all of the important concepts or material before an exam. It can be provided by your instructor or you can make it yourself.

What is a study guide?

400

This is something that you have to write to convince an organization that you you would be the best person to receive scholarship money.

What is a scholarship essay?

400

This is the nickname for Northern Arizona University’s athletic teams.

What are the Lumberjacks?

500

This is the honor society for 2-year colleges that provides opportunities to cultivate professional and leadership skills, secure scholarships, explore diverse career paths, and build a network of supportive peers.

What is Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)?

500

This term refers to your personal purpose and beliefs that guide you towards your goals.

What is your "WHY"?

500

This academic skill allows you to plan for personal, academic, and work responsibilities without getting overwhelmed or falling behind.

What is time management?

500

This money is available to AZ Ahead students who need extra funds to pay for emergency expenses, living expenses, textbooks, or other needs.

What is essential needs and reimbursement funds?

500

This is the name of the program that helps students transfer from their community college to NAU.

What is the 2NAU Program?