The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech). The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid.
The scholarship award can be used for things beyond tuition, including fees, books, food, and housing. Students with the greatest need for financial aid could qualify for additional funding to help make paying for college more manageable.
Who is eligible to receive the Next NC Scholarship?
To receive the Next NC Scholarship, you must be:
- * A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition
- * A high school graduate (high school equivalency completers are eligible)
- * Not already have a bachelor's degree or higher
- * From a household with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or less
- * Have a SAI (Student Aid Index) at or below 7,500 (Once the FAFSA is complete, the Financial Aid Office will determine and confirm eligibility)
- * Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate curriculum program
- * Taking at least 6 credit hours per semester (To receive the full awarded amount, students must be enrolled in twelve credits--even in the summer)
- * Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of A-B Tech
How do I apply for the Next NC Scholarship?
- * Applying is simple. Just submit the FAFSA form. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive the Next NC Scholarship. There are no additional forms to fill out.
For assistance, please contact the A-B Tech Financial Aid office at financialaidoffice@abtech.edu or call (828) 398-7920.
