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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What will this cost?

    NCAS is funded by the Minority University Research Education Program (MUREP). NASA provides travel, lodging, meals, and project supplies while at NASA. There is a $35 non-refundable/transferable registration fee for each participant invited to the onsite workshop.

    Payment options will be made available at the time of invitation.

     

    Payments are collected by: 

    NASA Education Projects

    ATTN: NCAS Registration

    224 Scott Hall

    Oklahoma State University

    Stillwater, OK 74078-2052

     

     Note: Attendees may wish to bring spending money for souvenirs and snacks.

  • How can I become a member of an NCAS online session?

    Participants will be selected based on the following criteria:

    •   U.S. citizenship
    • High school graduate and at least 18 years of age
    • Currently attend a U.S. community college
    • Concurrent enrollment or completion of 9+ hours of STEM coursework
    • Able to commit to a 5-week online session
    • Internet access
    • Have not previously attended an NCAS onsite workshop
  • What is the timeline?

    The five week online course is offered twice a year.

     

    The four-day visit to a NASA center is offered throughout the year.

     

    See important dates for details. Important Dates

  • Is NCAS only for engineering students?

    Any community college student interested in the STEM disciplines who has taken or is concurrently enrolled in 9+ hours of STEM coursework is eligible to apply.

  • How do I apply?

    The online application is currently closed. 

  • Must a student be enrolled in 9 credit hours to participate in NCAS?

    Interested part-time or full-time students should be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester. These courses do not have to be only STEM course.

  • What is counted as a STEM course?

    STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and refers to any subjects that fall under these four disciplines.

    STEM courses come in many different forms depending on the Community College. If you are unsure if a course counts as a STEM course contact your colleges registrar office. 

  • Is there a GPA requirement to participate in NCAS?
    There is no GPA requirement to participate in NCAS. However, unofficial transcripts are required to be eligible for the program.
  •  Do I need a letter of recommendation?
    Yes. You may submit up to 3 but at least one must be a recommendation from an instructor or professor. When you enter the name(s) of a recommender, they will receive an email from us. Make sure to follow up with them to ensure that they received the email and that they are aware of the deadline.   
  • What will you do as an Aerospace Scholar?

    Participate in interactive web-based activities including:

    • Approximately twenty-five (25) hours of work online.
    • Online interaction with participants across the country
    • Webinars with NASA engineers/scientists
    • Complete a unique NASA project

    Students who successfully complete the interactive web-based activities may be eligible for an onsite experience at NASA, where you will:

    • Work on a team project mentored by NASA engineers
    • Attend briefings by engineers and scientists
    • Tour NASA facilities
    • Compete in an engineering design challenge
    • And much more!
  • Does NCAS require an official transcript for the application?

    No, we will accept unofficial transcripts or screenshots of your online transcripts as long as it includes your name, your school’s name, your current registration/enrollment (in progress is okay), and 9 hours of STEM courses.

     

    If your unofficial transcript does not provide all of the required information, please send an email to

    jsc-ncas@mail.nasa.gov. You will need to provide an alternate proof of enrollment.

  • How do I ask a question not listed on the website?

    For questions not answered on the website, please contact us at jsc-ncas@mail.nasa.gov

 

The material contained on this website is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award Number 80NSSC17M0021. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 

 
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