BlondeSurferChk, you can download some materials that will help in understanding the NPC extension process.
http://www.npcwomen.org/college/c_extension.php I am sure that Deanna will answer any questions that you might have.
As others have mentioned, try to find someone either on staff or faculty who is willing to assist you. An ideal situation is to have university support but it isn’t unheard of for NPC to colonize without it. In those situations, NPC constitutes the “Proper Authority.” Things just may take longer since the university might not allow you to advertise on campus or to utilize their services.