U.S. Department of Agriculture

Students of the United States Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands of Saipan, Tinian and Rota seeking higher education do not have to look any further than the Northern Marianas College in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. The college is a land grant institution that offers two-year academics in a variety of disciplines within the fields of: * Business * Language and Humanities * Education * Nursing * Natural Science and Mathematics To fully prepare you for either gainful employment on the Northern Mariana Islands or to pursue higher education, the college offers a wealth of professional development services. You can be on your way to impressing potential employers by refining your employability skills or learning how to create persuasive cover letters and resumes. To encourage students of the Northern Mariana Islands to pursue their professional dreams, the college offers island residents discounted tuition. Students from tough financial backgrounds may receive funding and college preparatory services through the Federal TRIO Upward Bound program. Students interested in applying must be at least 16 years old, hold a high school diploma and take the English as a Second Language and Mathematics entrance exams. Additional admissions requirements include immunization records and a valid copy of photo identification. To be considered for NMC financial aid, students must file a FAFSA. Forms of aid include federal programs, as well as a wide variety of alternative minority scholarship programs.