Grants Available

Academic Competitiveness Grant

A Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant is a grant for undergraduates from the government that does not have to be repaid by the student.  Students must have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study as established by the U.S. Secretary of Education.  First-year students must not have been previously enrolled in a program of undergraduate education and must have graduated from high school after January 1, 2006.  Second-year students must have graduated from high school after January 1, 2005, and have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA during their first year of college.  To apply for an Academic Competitiveness Grant, students need to complete the FAFSA.  Up to $750 will be awarded to eligible first-year students, and up to $1,300 for second-year students. 

Federal Pell Grant

A Federal Pell Grant is a grant for undergraduates from the government that does not have to be repaid by the student.  To apply for a Pell Grant, students need to complete the FAFSA.  Awards range from $400-$4310 per academic year.  The amount of awards will be determined upon FAFSA results, cost of attendance, and enrollment status.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a grant from the government for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.  To apply for FSEOG, students need to complete the FAFSA.  Awards are usually $1,000 per year depending on federal allocation.  Priority is given to students who apply by March 1.

North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship

The North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship is available for students who 1) are North Carolina residents for tuition purposes 2) meet all eligibility requirements for a Federal Pell grant, except the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) requirement and 3) are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester as an undergraduate student in a degree, certificate or diploma program at an eligible North Carolina post-secondary institution. Students who have already earned a baccalaureate (four-year) college degree are not eligible. Students must also meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements of the institution they attend. Funds are not available for the summer semester. Award amounts range from $100-$2,500 for the academic year. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to be qualified for this need based financial assistance. 

North Carolina Community College Grant for Less Than Half-Time Students

The North Carolina Community College Grant for Less Than Half-Time Students is available for students enrolled in five or less credit hours.  All certificate, diploma and associate degree students must complete the FAFSA to be qualified for this need based financial assistance.  Students enrolled in certificate programs that are ineligible for federal student assistance may qualify for these funds.  The Student Expected Family Contribution (EFC) must be from 801 through 4000.  Qualified students enrolled less than half time shall be eligible for $30 per semester hour up to a maximum of $150.  Qualified students in programs that are ineligible for federal student assistance shall be eligible for $30 per semester hour up to a maximum of $150.

North Carolina Community College State Grant

The North Carolina Community College State Grant is a grant offered by the state to residents of North Carolina.  All students who complete the FAFSA by March 15, 2007, are screened for eligibility for the 2007-2008 academic year.  Awards range from $100-$900 per academic year.  Award amounts are determined by the state based upon FAFSA results and enrollment status.  Students must be enrolled at least half-time, a N.C. resident, and must not have a baccalaureate degree.

North Carolina Student Incentive Grant

The North Carolina Student Incentive Grant is a grant offered by the state to North Carolina residents with the greatest financial need.  All students who complete the FAFSA by March 15, 2007, are screened for eligibility for the 2007-2008 academic year.  Awards are $700 per academic year.  Students must be enrolled full-time.