Next steps after applying to NPC
Official Transcripts
Submit your official high school transcript or GED documentation.
Documents can be emailed to Admissions@np.edu, submitted in person at the Student Services office located on the second floor of the Student Commons building, or mailed to:
NPC Admissions
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
If you have previous college credit, official college transcripts must be brought
to Student Services, mailed directly to the college, or sent by an electronic certified
transcript service.
Test Scores
Submit ACT, SAT or Accuplacer scores by bringing in a hardcopy, mailing to NPC, emailing
to Admissions@np.edu or requesting the testing service send scores. All scores must be within five years.
You are exempt from testing if you have college credit for English Composition I and
College Algebra and passed with a grade of C or higher. If you do not have scores,
you can take the Accuplacer test at the NPC Testing Center located on the second floor
of the Student Commons in room 248. For testing center hours, visit np.edu/Testing. The Accuplacer test can be taken one time for free after applying to NPC.
Immunization Records
Bring immunization records to the second floor of the Student Commons or fax them
to 501-760-4354. Students must have two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) or a medical, philosophical,
or religious exemption letter from the health department. Age exempt if born before
January 1, 1957. Read more about NPC's vaccination policies.
Apply for Financial Assistance
- Federal Aid: Visit studentaid.gov to create an FSA ID to sign your FAFSA application. If you are a dependent, your guardian is required to create an FSA ID as well. Complete the FAFSA application at studentaid.gov
- State Scholarships: Complete the Arkansas scholarship application.
- NPC Scholarships: NPC academic scholarships are determined by applying for admissions and submitting your high school transcript and ACT or SAT test scores.
- NPC Foundation Scholarships: To apply for Foundation scholarships, visit np.edu/Scholarships. Deadline for priority consent is April 1.
Enroll in Classes
Once an enrollment period is open and Admissions documents have been processed, an email will be sent to you to set up an appointment with your Academic Advisor to enroll in classes. The summer and fall enrollment period is open from mid-April until classes start. Classes begin in May for summer semester and August for fall semester. Spring enrollment occurs from mid-November until classes start in January. Please review your application checklist. Call or text Admissions at 501.915.1670 if you have question about your checklist items.