Begin Your Affordable
Education Journey

Envision your future, strive for excellence, and let the Stallion Tuition Assistance and Resources Scholarship (STARS) be your guiding light at North American University. Don’t let financial worries stand in your way—embrace this wonderful opportunity and soar to new heights with your NAU family!

Envision your future, strive for excellence, and let the Stallion Tuition Assistance and Resources Scholarship (STARS) be your guiding light at North American University. Don’t let financial worries stand in your way—embrace this wonderful opportunity and soar to new heights with your NAU family!

Pay Less with STARS





At North American University, we are committed to making higher education accessible and affordable. Introducing STARS, an initiative where eligible full-time undergraduate students who receive less than the maximum Pell Grant will only pay the difference between their awarded Pell Grant and the maximum Pell Grant each semester (excluding winter and summer).

With STARS, you can pursue your academic goals without financial constraints. Join a community that values your aspirations and is dedicated to your success

Highlights

Pay the Difference Between Your Pell Grant and the Maximum Pell Grant for Full-Time Students

Focus on Education, Not Finances

Potentially Earn Your College Degree with Minimal Debt

Be a Part of the NAU Community for Life!

QUALIFICATIONS

NEW STUDENTS

• First-time freshman or transfer student seeking their first undergraduate degree
• Submit a valid 2025-2026 FAFSA by the deadline:

Fall 2025 – July 15, 2025
Spring 2026 – November 21, 2025

• Qualify to receive a Pell Grant amount that is less than the maximum but greater than zero
• Register full-time each semester (excluding winter & summer) for courses within degree program

CURRENT STUDENTS

• Enrolled as a first-time undergraduate student
• Submit a valid 2025-2026 FAFSA by the deadline:

Fall 2025 – July 15, 2025
Spring 2026 – November 21, 2025

• Minimum 2.25 CGPA entering the 2025-2026 academic year
• Qualify to receive a Pell Grant amount that is less than the maximum but greater than zero
• Meet SAP standards (maximum time frame & quantitative)
• Register full-time each semester (excluding winter & summer) for courses within degree program
• Be in good standing with the University (academic, financial, & disciplinary)

RENEWAL CRITERIA

· Maintain minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA
· Earn at least 24 credit hours each academic year
· Meet SAP standards (maximum time frame and quantitative)
· Remain in good standing with the University (academic, financial, & disciplinary)
· Renewable up to 4 years (consecutive), excluding winter & summer
· Submit FAFSA by priority deadline each year & continue to meet Pell Grant eligibility that is less than the maximum amount but greater than zero.

HOW TO APPLY

[ NEW STUDENTS ]

Submit Application

Submit your application via apply.na.edu or Common App

Receive Acceptance

Upon submission, wait to receive an acceptance letter if eligible

Apply for FAFSA

Visit studentaid.gov to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA

After completing these steps, wait to receive your
eligibility letter detailing your financial aid status.

** Financial Aid available for those that qualify. **

STARS PROGRAM FLYERS

STARS PROGRAM FAQ’S

Eligible students will be notified within 30 days of being admitted to NAU with a valid 2025-2026 FAFSA on file.

If your FAFSA is selected for verification, all required documents must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by July 15, 2025, to determine eligibility.

The grant will cover the remaining balance of any tuition and mandatory fees not covered by other grants, scholarships, exemptions, benefits, and/or waiver programs received by the student. It does not cover food, housing, books, supplies, or miscellaneous charges including parking fees, installment plan fees, late fines, athletic fees, etc.

Students eligible to receive the maximum Pell Grant will have a student aid index (SAI) between -1500 and 0 after completing the FAFSA. Follow these steps to find your SAI:

  • Log in to StudentAid.gov using your FSA username and password.
  • Select your processed FAFSA submission.
  • Select “View FAFSA Submission Summary.”
  • Select the “Eligibility Overview” tab.

STARS is only available for the fall and spring semesters.

Financial aid assistance will be provided if your Pell Grant eligibility changes in upcoming academic years.

Due to the grant, STARS recipients are not eligible to receive a credit balance refund or overpayment. However, students may be eligible to receive a credit balance refund if they choose to borrow student loans.

*Direct costs – costs that appear on your account statement and are paid directly to the University (i.e., tuition, fees, food, housing).

STARS is one of many financial assistance programs offered at NAU. We encourage students to submit their FAFSA and review NAU Scholarships for additional opportunities.

Eligible students must maintain full-time enrollment in courses that count towards their degree plan to qualify. Courses taken outside of your degree plan must be paid for out of pocket.

Yes, all U.S. resident undergraduates who are currently enrolled and meet the eligibility requirements will qualify starting with the 2025-2026 academic year.

If you withdraw from NAU, you will no longer be guaranteed to continue in the STARS. However, NAU will offer you the maximum financial aid you are eligible for when you re-enroll or re-apply.

No, but international students may be eligible for other academic scholarships offered by NAU. Visit NAU Scholarships for additional opportunities.

APPLY NOW

Ready to embark on your academic journey with North American University?

CONTACT US

Send us an email to get more information about the STARS Program.