National Paralegal College is an online college based in Phoenix, Arizona that was founded in 2002 by Mark Geller and Avi Katz. NPC is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
National Paralegal College rolled out programs June 2003 and deliver courses to students using a synchronous learning format whereby real-time audio / visual classes are delivered via the internet to enrolled students simultaneously. More specifically, each course is delivered to students using an Adobe Connect platform through bi-weekly live, audio / visual classes.
The programs that are offered by the National Paralegal College include the following tracks: Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Associate of Paralegal Studies, Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration, Joint Program that fuses Bachelor of Business Administration with Associate of Paralegal Studies, Master of Science in Legal Studies, Master of Science in Compliance Law, and Master of Science in Taxation.
NPC provides students with an array of resources during and after graduation. As an example, students graduating from an NPC program have access to the school's career services. Career services helps students review cover letters, resumes, and writing samples to help stand out in a competitive employment marketplace.
Financial aid is a valuable tool for many students looking to take the next step in their academic career. Aid at NPC can include federal grants, federal loans, PLUS loans, private scholarships, private grants, and other outside sources of financial aid. In order to determine what you qualify for, the school has established a formal six step process. An overview of the process includes:
- Creating a Federal Student ID
- Complete a FAFSA Application
- Fill out an NPC Application for Enrollment Form & Sign the Agreement
- Send in all required forms to the school
- Meet with the school's admission team & plan your courses
- Start classes and look for an award letter
Check out the school’s website for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures at nationalparalegal.edu today.
Programs Offered
The following is a list of areas of study available at National Paralegal College. Programs that have a link will take you to the program's profile page where education requirements, career pathways, and other information is available.
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Business Administration
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Paralegal
- Legal Studies
- Banking, Corporate, Finance and Securities Law
- Tax Law, Taxation
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
Once scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are calculated, the expected average cost for students at this school is $15,200. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The financial figures shown on this page provide information regarding costs and fees at National Paralegal College, these numbers may change in a given year due to a variety of factors.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 81% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 72% | $4,327 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 76% | $6,177 |