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To apply, complete the free online application and have official high school or college transcripts sent to the Admissions Office. Follow the steps on the �鶹�� Apply Here page for full instructions.

What support services are available for current students?

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How does academic advising work?

Academic advising provides course selection help, transfer guidance, and academic planning. Students can visit advisors during walk-in hours or by appointment in the student services area.

Can I transfer credits from �鶹�� to another college?

Yes, �鶹�� supports transfer to four-year institutions. Students should apply early and send official transcripts to the transfer college. Transfer policies vary by institution.

What are the estimated tuition and fees?

For 2025–2026, tuition and fees are approximately $6,222 per year for full-time students, with additional costs for books, supplies, and housing detailed on the Paying for College pages.

Does �鶹�� offer free tutoring?

Yes. The Center for Academic Achievement offers free tutoring, study skills support, and access to study materials, with both in-person and online tutoring options available.

How can I get help if I’m struggling with basic needs?

Students can contact the Basic Needs Resource Navigator for support with food, housing, transportation, or mental health needs, along with community referrals and advocacy services.

Where is �鶹�� located?

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North Star Promise Scholarship - Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

Q: What support services are available for current students?

�鶹���� offers academic advising, tutoring through the Center for Academic Achievement, and basic needs resource support including food, housing, transportation, and mental health referrals.

Q: Can I transfer credits from �鶹���� to another college?

Yes, �鶹���� supports transfer to four-year institutions. Students should apply early and send official transcripts to the transfer college. Transfer policies vary by institution.

Q: Where is �鶹���� located?

�鶹���� is located at 2101 14th Street in Cloquet, Minnesota, with campus facilities, parking, and office hours listed on the Find Us page.

The North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship provides assistance in paying for base tuition and fees for eligible at eligible institutions as a “last-dollar” program by covering the balance of any base tuition and fees – but no differential or additional tuition and fees- remaining after other scholarships, grants, stipends, and tuition waivers have been applied. This program was designed to make college accessible and affordable. NSP is intended to have a positive impact on multiple fronts:

Help stabilize enrollment at Minnesota public institutions of higher education;
Serve as an economic driver for Minnesota by educating qualified workers who are much needed to fill vacancies in the state’s labor force;
Create a viable higher education path for Minnesota residents who may have previously thought education was not a possibility for them.

How to Apply

Complete the  or the application. That’s it!  The Financial Aid Office will review all student FAFSAs and Dream Act applications and will notify students if they are eligible.

Who is eligible?

Eligible students must:

Be a
Have a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000 as reported on the (FAFSA) or
Attend a Minnesota public higher education institution or Tribal College
Not be in default on a state or federal student loan
Be enrolled taking at least one credit
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
Have not already earned a baccalaureate degree
Be enrolled in a program or course of study that applies to a degree, diploma, or certificate

Key Information About the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship

NSP only covers base tuition/fees – not differential tuition, books, dorms, or any other charges
Is a “last dollar” form of funding, meaning it pays whatever is left of your base tuition/fees AFTER all other scholarships, grants, stipends, and tuition waivers have been applied
Does NOT produce any leftover funds.  It only pays off unpaid base tuition/fees after all other scholarships, grants, stipends, and tuition waivers have been applied
Eligibility is determined every semester. You will need to fill out the FAFSA each year. A student who receives a grant one semester is not guaranteed to receive funding for the next semester. Eligibility is subject to the availability of funds and any changes in your enrollment, FAFSA, or other financial aid may change the amount you receive each semester.
Length of eligibility: Students earning 2-year degrees can receive the award for a total of 60 credits. Students earning 4-year degrees can receive the award for a total of 120 credits.

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