Quick Answer. Bacteria obtain energy by either ingesting other organisms and organic compounds or by producing their own food. The bacteria that produce their own food are called autotrophs. Bacteria that must consume other organic molecules for energy are called heterotrophs. There are two general types of heterotrophs.
Pell Grants and other Grant Aid. 66% of Northern Arizona University students received grant aid in 2013/2014. The average total aid amount was $8,179. 37 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2013/2014 was $4,208. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Northern Arizona University, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship, and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student's success. NAU is committed to serving rural Arizona by providing economic, cultural, and social opportunities. The RSVP Program of Northern and Western Arizona is part of the Civic Service Institute (CSI) at NAU. CSI mobilizes generations to strengthen communities through service and volunteerism. CSI provides the largest, most diverse, and effective pool of volunteers to meet the needs of communities and neighborhoods throughout Arizona. CSI requests $117,270 in federal funding to support 300 RSVP volunteers in Apache, Coconino, La Paz, Mohave, Navajo, Yavapai, and Yuma Counties. The CNCS investment will be supplemented by a match of $50,259 in required non-federal funding and $3,070 in excess non-federal funds for a total applicant share of $53,329.