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Scholarship and Grant Programs

  

Scholarship Wizard:

To apply for certain scholarships and grants available to North Carolina residents, you must complete a short series of questions contained in the Scholarship Wizard. Based on your answers to these preliminary questions, the Scholarship Wizard will determine those programs for which you might qualify and guide you through the application process for those programs. This process ensures accurate and secure transmission of your data and determines if you might be eligible for a variety of programs administered by the state for North Carolina residents.
 

If it is determined that you might be eligible to apply for any of these programs, you will be asked some additional questions to complete your application.

Based on Financial Need:

Scholarships and grants are basically the same type of aid, money given to the student that does not have to be repaid. This aid is awarded based on the the following qualifications:

Scholarships are available to students whose families cannot afford to pay for college. To apply, students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other forms as required by the college or university. 

These forms collect the information needed to determine a family's ability to pay for college. For a specific list of need-based scholarship and grant sources, click here.

Based on Merit:

Merit scholarships are awarded to students who excel academically or demonstrate a talent/skill in a specific area such as art, athletics, drama, music, or other areas valued by the college or university. Demonstration of financial need for these funds is not required. The scholarships available at each college vary.  The college catalog and admissions office are your best sources for information on the merit-based scholarships available at a particular institution. For information on merit-based scholarships available in North Carolina, click here.

Other Scholarships and Grants:

Certain scholarships are available that are not based on financial need, abilities, or talents. Instead, they may be based on the student's place of residence or other factor.  For a list of such scholarships in North Carolina, click here.

Financial Aid Search

Not having much luck finding what you need by browsing through the programs? Try our Financial Aid Search!

Not Sure How Financial Aid Works?

Take a look at our financial aid primer, Paying for College.
   
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