Applications for the 2019-2020 academic year are now available. March 1 is still the deadline for best possible aid; late applications are accepted, but earlier is always better! Visit studentaid.unc.edu/apply to get started! Reach out with any questions: aidinfo@unc.edu....
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On March 23, 2018 the President authorized the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act for students eligible for Pell grant whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty as a public safety officer. For more specific eligibility criteria and information you can read the announcement here.  If you feel you may be eligible […]...
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The Blue Sky Scholars Initiative was recently announced as a scholarship program for middle-income North Carolinians. The program aims to lessen the financial burden for incoming first-year students who demonstrate both a capacity for hard work and a strong sense of responsibility and academic excellence.  While there will be no separate application for Blue Sky, […]...
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To check your financial aid status, visit ConnectCarolina and check your To-Do List! We can’t finalize your award until those to-do list items are finished. We will also send notifications to your UNC email address, so be sure to check it regularly! Feel free to contact us with any questions. We’re happy to help!...
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If you expect financial aid to cover fall expenses, you can defer your UNC bill until aid is disbursed. To defer your bill: Log in to the ConnectCarolina Student Center. In the Student Financials section, select Request Deferment from the drop down box. Click/check the box for Financial Aid Deferment AND the Statement of Understanding, then click […]...
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