What Earn to Learn (ETL) looks like at Northern Arizona University (NAU)

NAU offers the Earn to Learn scholarship to two student populations. To qualify, you must meet the eligibility
requirements listed in one of these two columns:

Current Arizona Community College Students

  • Complete at least 36 transferable credit hours by the time of transfer to NAU
  • Transfer to NAU the immediate fall/spring semester after community college attendance (cannot take a semester off)
  • Enroll as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours / units) at NAU
  • Plan to enroll in an in-person campus program (online-only programs are not eligible)
  • Qualify to receive Federal Financial Aid
  • Qualify to receive $1 or more from the Federal Pell Grant
  • Qualify for in-state tuition

Current NAU students

  • Enroll as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours / units) at NAU
  • Enroll in an in-person campus program (online-only programs are not eligible)
  • Qualify to receive Federal Financial Aid
  • Qualify to receive $1 or more from the Federal Pell Grant
  • Qualify for in-state tuition

Earn to Learn at NAU is not available to students:

  • Starting at NAU directly after high school / incoming freshmen, unless Native American
  • Who enroll in a concurrent program (attend two different colleges part-time simultaneously to total full-time enrollment). Note: this is different from high school dual-enrollment programs. Participation in high school dual-enrollment programs, where you earn college credit before high school graduation, does not affect your eligibility for this scholarship.
  • Attending programs through NAU Online
  • Who have already earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree

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    Earn to Learn Eligibility Disclaimer

    Earn To Learn eligibility requirements are unique to each of our partner schools and may change over time. Be sure to review the outlined requirements listed before you begin the application process. Upon enrollment with Earn to Learn, your eligibility will also be verified by your school.

    Earn to Learn Student Code of Conduct

    *see our full code of conduct here: Student Code of Conduct

    Earn to Learn is committed to empowering students to achieve their goals and be workforce ready with little to no student debt. To accomplish our mission, Earn to Learn has adopted a code of conduct to govern the actions and behaviors of all students participating in Earn to Learn programs. Students are expected to act according to the organization values:

    • Integrity: Be transparent, honest, authentic, and ethical, even when no one is looking. Be accountable, courageous, trustworthy, and positive.
    • Innovation: Take initiative, be creative, and be proactive.
    • Empathy: Be kind, compassionate, encouraging, and understanding to everyone you have the honor to encounter.
    • Empowerment: Build an inspiring culture of learning and support that enables others to invest in their own success as you continue to invest in yours.
    • Adaptability: Be flexible, resilient, optimistic, and adept at persisting through challenges that come your way.
    • Collaboration: Believe in the power of working together to further our collective mission.

    Earn to Learn will not tolerate the following:

    • Abusive, harassing, discriminating, and/or obscene language or gestures.
    • Assault, verbal abuse, or threat of physical harm to a student, Earn to Learn employee/partner, or another person.
    • Forgery of school related documents, falsifying information to school authorities, Earn to Learn, or a financial partner.

    Any violation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by Earn to Learn leadership. Consequences may include a student’s immediate removal from any or all programs.

    Thank you for your cooperation in prioritizing safety and creating a welcoming and positive environment for all members at Earn to Learn and participating students. We appreciate you being an example to our community.