The following scholarships
and scholarship/loan programs are offered through the State Of North
Carolina. Additional information may be found at
College Foundation of North Carolina.
N.C. Community College
Grant (NCCC Grant)
- The North Carolina Legislature has established a
need-based grant to help meet the educational costs of North Carolina
residents attending a community college. Eligibility is based on the same
criteria as the Federal Pell Grant; students not eligible for the Federal
Pell Grant may be considered for the NCCC grant based on their estimated
family contribution as determined on the Student Aid Report. Eligible
students must be enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours per semester in
a curriculum program. Applicants must complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used to also qualify for Federal Pell
Grant. Annual awards will vary based on financial need and enrollment
status.
N.C. Education Lottery Grant (NCELS) –
The North Carolina Lottery Scholarship (NCELS) was created to
provide financial assistance to needy N.C. resident students attending
eligible colleges and universities located within N.C., (UNC campuses,
community colleges, independent colleges, and certain private colleges).
Eligible students must be a N.C. resident for tuition purposes; be enrolled
at least six (6) credit hours in a curriculum program; meet satisfactory
academic progress requirements of the institution; be admitted, enrolled and
classified as an undergraduate student in a degree, diploma or certificate
program. *Note: Students who have earned a baccalaureate (four-year) degree
are NOT eligible.
N.C. Student Incentive Grants
- This grant is offered to legal residents of North Carolina who are
full-time undergraduate students (12 credit hours or more) and who have
demonstrated exceptional need. Recipients are selected by College
Foundation, Inc. based on the results of the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid. The deadline for being considered for the NCSIG is March 15 of
each year. However, we encourage students to submit their FAFSA forms prior
to the March 15 deadline.
EARN Scholarship-
In 2007, the
North Carolina General Assembly established the Education Access Rewards
North Carolina Scholars fund (E.A.R.N.). This fund provides scholarships
for eligible students enabling them to obtain an education beyond the high
school level without incurring student loans during the first two years of
their postsecondary education. Students enrolling for the first time are
eligible for a maximum award of $4,000 per academic year, to be used for
North Carolina community college and university enrollment. The E.A.R.N.
scholarship will be available for the 2008-09 academic year. Students must
qualify as a legal resident of the United States and must qualify as a North
Carolina resident for tuition purposes. The student must enroll in college
for the first time, exclusive of any college credits earned while in high
school, at a North Carolina public university or a community college within
seven months of high school graduation or obtaining a GED. Students must be
classified as "dependent" for Federal Title IV programs, demonstrate a
total family income not exceeding 200% of the applicable federal poverty
guideline, and meet all other eligibility requirements for the federal Pell
Grant. In order to retain eligibility for the scholarship for a second
year, the student must meet the satisfactory academic progress standards
established by the eligible college or university in which the student is
enrolled.
N.C. Prospective Teachers' Scholarship-Loans
- A North Carolina student who plans a teaching career in the state may wish
to apply for a Prospective Teachers' Scholarship-Loan. The award is valued
at $2,000 per year, and each year's stipend may be canceled by a year of
public school teaching in North Carolina.
North Carolina Student Loan
Program for Health, Science and Mathematics
Legal residents of North Carolina accepted as full-time
students in accredited programs leading to an associate degree are eligible
for this program. At BCCC, studies must be in Nursing, Medical Technologies,
Computer Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Electronic
Engineering Technology. Award recipients are chosen according to major,
academic capabilities, and financial need.. Loans are renewable annually
based on satisfactory academic progress. Loans must be supported by a
promissory note with notarized signatures from the recipient and two
sureties. Under specified conditions, certain loan recipients in qualifying
disciplines may have their loans canceled through practice service in North
Carolina.
NC Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation
Many states offer educational assistance to students who
have a significant disability. A North Carolina student should contact the
Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Department of Health and Human
Services, Raleigh, N.C., or in the student's local community. A student from
another state should contact his local Vocational Rehabilitation counselor.
Nurse Education
Scholarship Loan Program (NESLP)
NESLP awards are available through the financial aid
offices of North Carolina colleges and universities that offer nurse
education programs which prepare students for licensure in North Carolina as
a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN). Awards are
based upon financial need and commitment to work in the State of North
Carolina. Applicants must be US citizens and NC residents.
Nursing
Scholars Program (NSP)
The Nurse Scholars Program is a competitive, merit-based scholarship/loan
program available to students who have chosen to enter the nursing
profession. Financial need is not a criterion. An 11-member Nurse Scholars
Commission selects recipients for the award on the basis of superior
academics (3.0 minimum grade point average on a 4.0 scale), leadership
potential, and desire to practice nursing on a full-time basis in North
Carolina. Recipients must be NC residents. Students must plan to enter a
nursing program at a participating college or university in the state of
North Carolina or hospitals that offer nurse education programs which
prepare students for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund (TASF) Students
must be full-time teacher assistants for at least one year at a public or
federal school in North Carolina, be a North Carolina resident for tuition
purposes, not be in default on a student loan, and have at least 3.0
cumulative grade point average. (Students with higher grade point averages
will generally be more competitive and stand a better chance of receiving
funding.) Students must be enrolled for at least six credit hours in a
program leading toward initial teacher licensure at a North Carolina
college.
“Financial Aid for North Carolinians”
is a guide published by the NC State Education Assistance Authority
providing information on the various financial aid resources available to
North Carolinians. Click
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