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 any community college.
The Next NC Scholarship combines the federal Pell Grant with the state-funded financial aid program to create a scholarship award that is easier to understand. It makes education more affordable so a greater number of North Carolinians can pursue a degree.
To receive the Next NC Scholarship, you must:
be a North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition
be a high school graduate (high school equivalency completers are eligible)
be from a household with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or less
enroll in an eligible undergraduate curriculum program for the 2024-25 academic year
take at least six credit hours per semester (part-time students will receive a partial award)
meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the school you plan to attend
complete the 2024-25 FAFSA with a resulting Student Aid Index (SAI) at or below 7,500
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is essential. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive the scholarship; there are no additional forms to fill out.
Make sure to submit the FAFSA by August 15, 2024, for priority consideration. Funds are disbursed until they are exhausted.
Learn more about the Next NC Scholarship by visiting their website.