Q: When will my scholarship be posted? 

Your PSA award is posted to your account within two weeks of you accepting your offer. Students who do not have a PSA award on their MyASU finances page are either not eligible OR do not have a complete financial aid file (e.g., unfiled FAFSA). 

Q: I am unable to file FAFSA due to my status/residency. 

Students' who are ineligible to file for FAFSA will have their awards posted in late August. 

Q: My PSA Award was disbursed, but I still have a remaining base tuition balance. 

Please visit the Scholarships page for a detailed answer to this question. 

Q: I still have questions about my award/financial aid. 

Schedule a meeting with ASU's Financial Aid and Scholarships Services. 

Q: My move-in date conflicts with the Year 1 Retreat dates. 

Early move-in requests are now closed. Students who have not received a response from housing or submit their requests on time should expect to move in on Saturday and check in at their designated location. No moving assistance will be provided. 

Reach out to Housing and request a change in move-in date as soon as possible! 

Option 1: If it is after July 7th, in your Housing Portal, request an alternate arrival. 

Option 2: Email Housing and let them know of your conflict due to the NGSC Year 1 Retreat. 

Phone: 480-965-3515 | Email: housing@asu.edu 

Q: Where are we going?

An overnight experience at Camp Friendly Pines in Prescott, AZ. 

Q: What are the costs?

We will be covering all costs associated with this trip, from roundtrip buses from each campus, to meals at camp, and activity costs at camp. 

Q: Can I drive myself or carpool to camp? Can I stay off camp site nearby?

All students must stay onsite and utilize the chartered bus transportation offered by the NGSC. Students may not take a separate transportation or leave camp premises during the trip. 

Q: When/where are the buses? When do I get home?

Detailed logistics and a schedule will be shared with students the week before the retreat. There will be a bus for each campus, Tempe, Downtown, Poly, and West. Depending on which campus you are on, pick-up is roughly between the hours of 7-8 am on Sunday morning. Drop off at campus will be around 3pm on Monday afternoon. 

Q: What do I need to bring?

• A sleeping bag and pillow (or sheets and blankets). Cabins will provide a mattress but no sheets, blankets or pillows. 

• A towel for showering.

• Toiletries

• Outdoor-appropriate clothing and footwear. It will be cooler up in the mountains compared to the valley and August is monsoon season, so layers are strongly recommended. Expect temperature fluctuations between 60-80 degrees. 

  • Activities offered range from tennis, basketball, archery, low ropes, hiking, kayaking, and more. 

• Reusable water bottle!!!

Friendly Pines has a camp store that sells basic toiletries and over-the-counter medications.

Q: What if I have allergies/dietary restrictions/preferences?

Camp staff will be preparing meals based on what students list on their camp waiver (linked above). Students who do not have dietary restrictions but have certain food preferences should still do so as meal numbers are prepared based on what is submitted on the waiver. 

Q: What if I require physical accommodations/cannot participate in certain activities? 

Strenuous physical games/activities are offered and optional. Team building and camp activities built into the schedule are not overly physically challenging and can be altered to accommodate students. Students who require physical accommodations such as wheelchair access should reach out to staff so we can make arrangements. 

Q: Can I bring a suitcase or a duffel bag for the Year 1 Retreat?

Yes, there will be ample space for luggage on the charter bus. 

Q: What type of food will be available at the Year 1 Retreat?
You can find a full menu here. Students should note what their dietary restrictions/preferences on their camp waiver as that will determine the portions available for restricted meals.  

Q: How do I register for a course? 

Incoming Freshman students: Certificate courses are not open to you the first semester due to how the program experience is built out. You may register for PAF 215 in the Spring semester. 

*Freshmen students who are on track to graduate in 3 years (6 semesters) or less, may be provided with an exception to register early. 

Incoming Transfer students: Please reach out to bryan.custer@asu.edu with the following information to register:

1. Your ASUrite or Student ID number 

2. Course number and title you would like to be placed in 

Q: What NGSC events do I need to attend? What events can I skip? 

Throughout your 2 or 4 years at the NGSC, you’ll see annual mandatory and optional events. Students should attend mandatory events as skipping them will impact your program's standing. 

Optional events are not required, however, highly encouraged as they offer valuable information, resources, or networking opportunities that complement your NGSC experience. 

Q: What are each of the mandatory events I need to attend? 

Please refer above to the "Upcoming Events" page for the comprehensive NGSC Events. 

Fall:

• Year 1 Retreat & MT Kickoff

• Mission Team Kickoff

Spring

• NGSC Leadership Conference

• Mission Team Showcase @ Change the World

Q: What do I need to wear/bring to each mandatory event?

A detailed email will be sent prior to each major event, i.e. Retreat, MT Kickoff, workshops, to provide information, context, and required preparation, if any. 

Q: What are the mandatory events for Spring?

Students should refer to their Program Map for spring dates. Location and time will be released during winter break for Spring events. 

Q: What is a committee and what committees are there?

NGSC Student Committees are an optional experience, designed to allow students to have a voice in shaping the program. Students may explore the complete list of committees and their functions here. 

Q: How do I sign up for a committee?

The committee sign-up form. Please note the deadline to sign up for committees above. 

Q: Who do I talk to to get more information about a committee and its responsibilities? 

Students should reach out to the Committee Chair for more information. 

Innovation Committee Chair: Elizabeth Pardhe, epardhe@asu.edu
Communications Committee Chair: Ian Hsu, imhsu1@asu.edu
Civil-Military Committee Chair: Susanna Dodd, sjdodd1@asu.edu
Culture Committee Chair: Isabella Small, ismall2@asu.edu
Transfer [students] Committee Chair: Giselle Lagarda Duarte, glagard1@asu.edu
Ambassadors Committee Chair: Ryleigh Mangundayao, remangun@asu.edu
Admissions Committee Chair: Mia Lafratta,  mlafratt@asu.edu

For any additional information, please reach out to Leah Thompson via Email: l.thompson@asu.edu

Q: How do the Ambassadors & Admissions Committees differ from other committees? 

Students interested in joining the Ambassadors or Admissions committee should also register for PAF 294: NGSC Ambassadors for Leadership and Service course, as it is the only committee that offers a class credit for its members. These two committees require extensive training, workshops, and commitment throughout the year.

Incoming Freshmen & Transfer students may not yet be in the system as NGSC students and thus are unable to register directly for our courses. Please email bryan.custer@asu.edu with your ASUrite, Student ID, and the course number above so he can manually place you in the course.

For additional questions on these two committees, please reach out to the Committee Chair or Kellie Martin, kelliemartin@asu.edu 

Family Info Session (Virtual)

For family members of the NGSC who are interested in knowing a bit more about what we do! Hosted by the NGSC Director, Kim Baldwin, and Chief of Public Service, Cindy Parnell, parents, Guardians, and other family members are welcome to attend and ask questions or mingle with other parents. 

Mission Team Explore (Virtual)

A virtual Zoom session to explore all the 30+ Mission Teams the NGSC has to offer. Get a general overview of what Mission Teams do, meet the upcoming student leaders for each Mission Team, and ask any questions you may have to make your decision on which Mission Team to join! 

NGSC Welcome (In-Person)

An informal welcome to the program! Come meet active students, staff members, explore committees, and have drinks and snacks. 

Year 1 Retreat (In-Person)

Your only overnight experience in the NGSC. Buses will depart from each campus to Camp Friendly Pines in Prescott, AZ. Meet your cohort, get to know staff and student leaders in the program. This is your formal induction into the program. 

Mission Team Kickoff (In-Person)

This event kicks off your Mission Team experience. All 400 active students are required to attend. With your Mission Team members, begin planning on how you want to approach your social issue for the academic year.  

Family Weekend (In-Person)

All active students, alumni, parents, and family members are welcome to attend. Come join us for food, drinks, games, and NGSC merch. The NGSC Family Weekend is free to attend and does not require purchase or registration with ASU's Family Weekend event.