Frequently Asked Questions

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• Students entering (or currently in) grades 9-12 may enroll. 
• Typically, students range in age from 14-19. 
• We accept both domestic and international students.
• International students arrive on a J-1 or F-1 visa. A host agency must sponsor J-1 visas. F-1 visas are issued directly by North Cedar Academy. Both visa types require a valid passport.

Our campus is a global community. Since opening our doors in 2014, we have had students from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Rwanda, Spain,  Thailand, all over the US, & Vietnam!

• You can apply using Enrollment Management Association (EMA)'s Standard Application Online.

Past Grades/Transcripts: 

• 9th-grade entry: Have your 7th-grade and most recent 8th-grade report cards ready to send with your application.
• 10th - 12th-grade entry: Include all high school grade reports/transcripts. 
• If your report cards/transcripts are in a different language, they must be translated by a third party.

Recommendation Letters:

1. A letter* from your most recent English instructor.
2. A letter** from your most recent Math instructor.

*English recommendation: we will accept a recent SSAT or DuoLingo test score + a recommendation from a teacher of your choosing as an alternative.

** Math recommendation: we will accept a recent SSAT test score as an alternative. 

You can view our current tuition, room/board, & applicable fees here.

• Anyone can apply for need-based financial assistance. However, an application does not guarantee an award.
• Be prepared to provide a Financial Aid Profile, Proof of Income, and bank Statement.
• We consider the student's entire admission application and interview when making an award decision.
• Financial Assistance does not apply to charges received directly from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire: Barron County campus, when applicable.
• It is important to note that we do not offer 100% tuition, room & board awards.
• You can expect comparable awards for future years of enrollment so long as there are no significant or unforeseen academic, behavioral, or financial changes to consider. In the rare occurrence of tuition rate increases due to inflation, families will see a maximum differential of 5%.
• Email admissions@northcedar.net requesting the financial aid profile to begin the process.

• It was previously known as the Blugold Guaranteed Transfer Program.
• Students entering grades 11 or 12 may apply to be a part of the UPP, and there is currently space for 20 students each year.
• UPP students earn university credits at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire: Barron County campus and simultaneously receive high school credits from North Cedar Academy.
• 11th-grade students may opt for the Associate of Arts & Science Degree while participating in the UPP. These students graduate from North Cedar Academy with their high school diploma AND AAS degree from UW-EC: Barron County. The AAS is a 2-year program.
• NCA's UPP allows students to obtain their bachelor's degree in 2 years and their Master's in 4!
• UPP students are guaranteed admittance to the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, a direct pathway to the University of Wisconsin - Madison for qualifying students. 
• UPP students are also guaranteed admittance to the University of Minnesota - Duluth, a direct pathway to the University of Minnesota campuses in Rochester and the Twin Cities for qualifying students.
• As of the 2023 school year, UPP students are also guaranteed admittance to Middle Tennessee State University!
• To learn more, visit the University Pathway Programs page or contact the Admission Team.

• Absolutely! Students are tested before they choose their courses. Recommendations for English support (ELL) placement are made based on the test results and additional input from teachers as needed.
• Once it has been determined that support would be appropriate, the student is placed in an ELL-designated class suitable for their current level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
• NCA's ELL Instructor receives direct feedback from other teachers to provide each student with the individualized instruction they need to excel in their other classes and a global community.
• The ELL class provides students with elective credit on completion.

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