The NCC-HU iAM Program is a National Science Foundation funded Program for Pell-eligible students who: 

• Apply to NCC (apply.ncc.edu)  Be sure to indicate joint admissions with Hofstra University. 

• Major in one of five STEM (Biology, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Liberal Arts and Science – Math and Science, or Mathematics) NCC programs and plan to transfer to one of 25 STEM programs at HU. 

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.   The 2024–25 FAFSA® form will be available in December 2023. Learn how to prepare for and stay informed about the FAFSA launch.

• Demonstrate academic potential, including a GPA of 3.0 or an 80% average in high school. 

• Complete the NCC-HU iAM Program application. Applications are now open for Class of 2024 high school students entering college in Fall 2024.  Applications are due May 17, 2024.

• Provide a letter of recommendation from a science or math teacher. 

Features of the NCC-HU iAM Program 

• Up to $10,000 per year in scholarship support 

• An additional $2,000 stipend to conduct hands-on research during July 2024 

• Accelerated math course placement using ALEKS (courseware free for iAM Scholars) 

• Seamless credit transfer and timely graduation 

• Individualized course and program advisement 

• Faculty and peer mentors 

• Students make friends and socialize in the NCC-HU iAM student club 

• Networking with STEM professionals 

For more information, contact: 

Professor Jacqueline Lee Nassau Community College jacqueline.lee@ncc.edu 

Dr. Jessica Santangelo Hofstra University jessica.r.santangelo@hofstra.edu