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Supporting Covenant students and clergy families

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ values its relationship with students from Evangelical Covenant Churches and children of credentialed Covenant ministers. These students enrich the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ community and benefit from being part of the broader Covenant community.

Financial assistance for Covenant clergy families

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ offers several financial aid options for dependent children of Covenant clergy:

• Covenant Grant: $3,000/year for new students who are active members of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
• Credentialed Covenant Minister Dependent Grant: $2,500/year
• Church Matching Grant:
  • Church Gift/Grant: $500/year
  • Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ match: $500/year
  • Undergraduate Church Matching Grant Form
• Camp Grant:
  • $500/year for prospective students
  • $1000/year after first summer working at camp as an NPU student
  • $1500/year after second summer working at camp as an NPU student
  • $2000/year after third or subsequent summers working at camp as an NPU student
• Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ need-based grants: $250 minimum, vary based on need

Key details

• Grants are awarded for full-time enrollment (12+ credits) each semester.
• Grants may extend beyond four years if necessary.
• Award amounts remain the same throughout the student’s undergraduate studies.
• Total financial aid cannot exceed tuition.
• Summer tuition is discounted, and grants don’t apply in summer.

Partnerships with Covenant camps

Working at a summer camp is a great way for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ students to explore new places, meet people, and gain valuable experience. Positions like camp counselors, program directors, and kitchen supervisors are open to all majors. More information about current summer camp job can be found here. 

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ partners with the to connect students with these opportunities.