NC Reach

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Program Type
Scholarship
Description
The Child Welfare Postsecondary Support Program, also known as NC Reach, was established by the 2007 North Carolina General Assembly to provide funding for college students who have either aged out of North Carolina public foster care or whose adoption from North Carolina public foster care was finalized on or after their twelfth birthday.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
  • By age 18 - 25 students who either aged out of North Carolina public foster care or whose adoption from North Carolina public foster care was finalized on or after the student's 12th birthday.
  • Enroll at either a North Carolina Community College or one of the 16 constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina System, on at least a half time basis; pursuing an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate.
  • Make satisfactory progress toward the completion of undergraduate study.
  • Comply with registration requirements for military service unless they are exempt from registration.
  • May not be in default or owe a refund under any federal or state loan or grant program.
Value
Award amounts vary. Benefits are determined based on federal and state grants and scholarships, including the Pell Grant, the Education Training Voucher and state scholarships such as the North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship which are applied first to the predetermined costs of attendance at the qualifying school. The NC Reach Scholarship will pay the balance of the predetermined costs of attendance. Legitimate student loans which were incurred after July 31, 2007 for costs of attendance for qualifying students are also eligible for repayment through this program.
Application Procedure
To apply for this program, please visit www.ncreach.org/APPLY-FOR-FUNDING.51.0.html. Additional information may be obtained by calling the NC Reach team at (800) 585-6112, or by clicking the "Contact Us" on the NC Reach homepage (www.ncreach.org).
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