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We are committed to making a Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø education affordable. Financial aid offers typically include a combination of grants, scholarships, and student employment.

  • Domestic applicants, including transfers, can be considered for need-based aid. The domestic-student aid application process is described below.
  • International applicants applying as first-years can be considered for need-based aid. Learn about financial aid for international applicants.
  • First-year applicants, including both domestic and international students, can be considered for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's non-need-based scholarships. Learn about scholarships.

If applying for need-based aid at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, plan to apply for financial aid at the same time you apply for admission, as the application deadlines are the same. Domestic students wishing to be considered for need-based aid in a future year as well should be prepared to reapply annually.

We’re here to help, and these videos will walk you through the steps involved in applying for financial aid!

This video walks through the process of applying for financial aid at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø as a prospective student.

If your parents are divorced or separated, watch this video on how to apply for financial aid at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. 

If you are applying for financial aid at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø as an undocumented student, explore the process in this video.

How We Evaluate Your Application

We evaluate each need-based financial aid application according to these guiding principles:

  • You and your family have the primary responsibility for college costs, to the extent of your ability.
  • Your ability to contribute may be determined through assessment of your CSS Profile and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Financial need is the estimated annual cost of attending Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø minus your family's estimated annual contribution.
  • In determining the "number in college" for awarding Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's grant funds, only siblings who are seeking their first undergraduate degree will be considered. Siblings who are in graduate school or are pursuing an additional undergraduate degree will not be counted as a family member in college.

How You Apply for Aid

Complete the Required Forms listed on the Financial Aid Forms page.  The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal student aid, and the CSS Profile and tax materials are used to determine eligibility for institutional aid.

You or a parent may also be requested to submit:

  • CSS Profile from the noncustodial parent (if biological or adoptive parents are not living together and are unmarried, divorced, or separated).
  • Schedule K-1 (if a parent is involved with a business partnership or S corporation);
  • Verification Worksheet (if an admitted student enrolls and is selected for federal verification);
  • A non-filer's certification (if you did not file a tax return in the relevant year).

We receive CSS Profile and FAFSA data electronically. You do not need to submit paper copies of these forms to our office.

Additionally, when you file your CSS Profile you will receive an email from the College Board explaining how to submit your tax returns and other forms through the College Board's IDOC service.

Explore our complete list of forms and worksheets, including links to the FAFSA, CSS Profile and requested tax documents for the IDOC.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Our Admission & Aid Timeline outlines key dates in the financial aid application process, listed by application round. Students who intend to apply must submit aid application materials in conjunction with their admission application. 

Late Applications

Students who file aid application materials after the published deadlines are subject to a reduction in the college grant portion of the award. This grant reduction will be filled with a student loan offer of $3,500.

Additional Information

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Outside Scholarships & Resources from Non-Governmental Sources

In all cases, as soon as possible after they are notified of their outside award, students must complete and submit Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Outside Resource Notification Form, so award adjustments may be made as needed. The Outside Resource Notification Form can be found on our Financial Aid Forms page. Learn more about our treatment of scholarships and resources.

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Health Insurance

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø requires all students to have personal health insurance. Students already covered by another health insurance plan may be exempted from Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s plan by submitting an online waiver verifying coverage. Not all health insurance plans are transferable; you must confirm with your current insurance provider that you would be covered in Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, North Carolina. Students not covered by a family health insurance plan will be enrolled in Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Insurance Plan.

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Work-Study

The Work-Study award represents approximately 10 hours of work per week. Students remaining in their jobs from year to year see an increase in their hourly pay rate. The amount of the Work-Study award will not be deducted from your bill but instead will be paid bi-weekly as work is performed throughout the semester. Not all students will qualify for Work-Study, but there are opportunities for students to work, if they choose to do so, through the Student Employment Office. 

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Academic Progress

Students receiving federal, state, and institutional funding in their financial aid awards must be enrolled on a full-time basis and must attain minimum grade-point and course completion requirements. Learn more.