NC Boost

Boost is a partnership between the state of North Carolina, the North Carolina Community College System, and participating students.

Boost can help you accelerate your education by:

• reducing or eliminating your tuition costs
• paying for some or all your textbooks
• helping with other costs of attending college
• connecting you with academic advisors, tutors, and other support services
• providing a dedicated student success coach to keep you on track for graduation
• receiving a bi-monthly stipend of $200 for completing in-person meeting attendance, grades, and other program requirements

You may qualify if you:

• are a North Carolina resident (eligible for in-state tuition)
• have a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (Boost is not open to dual enrollment students)
• receive the Next NC Scholarship
• enroll in an eligible Propel NC program, such as:
  • healthcare
  • engineering
  • advanced manufacturing
  • trades and transportation
  • information technology
  • public safety and first responders OR
• enroll in an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate in Engineering degree program
• have completed 24 or less college credits when you apply to Boost
• are able to complete college-level math and English requirements within your first academic year
• attempt at least 24 credits per year (summer, fall and spring)

Note: you cannot be a part of any other scholarship program, such as the Truist Honors Program, Opportunity Scholars, Honeywell STEM Academy, Bridge to Careers, or Student Ambassadors, to qualify for this program.

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