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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. 
Education Access Rewards North Carolina Scholars Fund (EARN)
EARN was established by the 2007 North Carolina General Assembly to provide grants to eligible students to enable them to obtain an education beyond the high school level at community colleges and public universities in North Carolina without incurring student loans during the first two years of their postsecondary education.  The maximum grant for which a student is eligible is $2,000 per academic year and will end after the Fall 2009 semester. The EARN grant plus other financial aid cannot exceed the cost of attendance established by each college or university.  The student must qualify as a legal resident of North Carolina and the United States and must qualify as a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes.  The student must enroll full-time for the first time, exclusive of any college credits earned while in high school, at an eligible North Carolina college or university within seven months of graduation from a North Carolina high school or home school or receipt of a GED from a North Carolina institution.  The student must be classified as "dependent" for Federal Title IV programs or is a ward or dependent of the court. The student must demonstrate total family income not exceeding 200% of the applicable federal poverty guideline.  The student must meet all other eligibility requirements for the federal Pell Grant.  In order to retain eligibility for a grant 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.  The student may not receive a grant through this program for more than the equivalent of two academic years. 
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 $890-$4,731 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 who are enrolled at least half-time.  To apply for FSEOG, students need to complete the FAFSA.  Awards range from $100-$4,000 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 Grant
The North Carolina Community College Grant is a grant offered by the state to residents of North Carolina.  All students who complete the FAFSA are screened for eligibility.  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 are screened for eligibility.  Awards are $700 per academic year.  Students must be enrolled full-time.  Deadline is March 15 of each year.