The University of North Carolina System has made a significant statement ahead of this year’s FAFSA Day.
North Carolinians from families earning $80,000 or less will be eligible for a minimum $5,000 scholarship to attend any University of North Carolina System institution if they complete and submit an FAFSA by June 1st.
“The Next NC Scholarship is yet another example of how North Carolina is making higher education more accessible and affordable,” said UNC System President Peter Hans. “We’ve worked to streamline this effort for years because we understand that for many, financial aid is the deciding factor between going to college or not. The Next NC scholarship provides money for college that students don’t have to pay back — a tremendous opportunity for North Carolinians from all corners of our state.”
On FAFSA Day this Saturday, students and parents can obtain free help with their FAFSA forms from dozens of institutions across the state.
This year’s FAFSA Day assists families who have encountered difficulties with the federal rollout of the recently revised FAFSA application. More than 60 North Carolina institutions — including public universities, community colleges, and private colleges and universities -will conduct free programs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Jan. 27th.
The median household income in North Carolina is $66,186, based on US Census Bureau statistics from 2018-22. According to data given by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, approximately 55 percent of all North Carolina households would be eligible for the Next NC Scholarship.
