Grants and Scholarships

North Carolina and the federal government provide millions of dollars each year to help students pay for college.

To see if you are eligible, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Types of Gift Aid Available:

State Grants: Major grant programs for North Carolina students attending North Carolina colleges and universities are listed below. Detail information is provided under each listing.

• North Carolina Community College Grant
• North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship
• North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant
• State Contractual Scholarship Fund
• UNC Need-Based Grant

Federal Grants: By completing the FAFSA, you will be considered for both state and federal grant and scholarship programs. Take a look at the federal programs for which you might be eligible.

• Federal Pell Grant Program
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG)

Scholarships: View listings of scholarship, grant and loan programs based on:

• All
• Financial Need
• Merit (academic or talent recognition)
• Other

Tools

Scholarship Application Tool (assists students in applying for certain programs administered by the NC State Education Assistance Authority)
Scholarship Search (searches all scholarships)