Carolina Covenant
About the Carolina Covenant |
“The Carolina Covenant has provided the opportunity for more than 11,000 students to graduate without debt from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill across its twenty-year history. During this special anniversary year, we invite our Scholars, the university community and our extended network of friends and supporters to celebrate the impact and bright future of our Covenant.”
– Dr. Candice Powell, Director of the Carolina Covenant
The Carolina Covenant is a financial aid package and network of support that provides an opportunity for students who qualify to attend and graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill debt-free. The Covenant meets full financial need through grants, scholarships, and work-study – no loans. The Covenant also offers academic, career, and well-being support to help Covenant Scholars thrive at Carolina and beyond.
Carolina Covenant Scholars are from families with a total income that is at or below 200% of the poverty guideline and who meet additional economic criteria to qualify. Eligibility for all financial aid – including the Carolina Covenant – is automatically assessed with the general financial aid application process, there is no separate application process. Please continue reading below for more insight on eligibility for the Carolina Covenant and the network of support provided to Carolina Covenant Scholars.
The Carolina Covenant is celebrating its 20th anniversary during the 2024-25 academic year!
Learn more about the Covenant |
MEET NYA SMYTHE ’24
Through opportunities provided by the Carolina Covenant, Nya Smythe gained hands-on experiences that informed her career goals. She hopes to use her anthropology degree to work on collecting oral histories and building community archives. Learn more about Nya’s experience as a leader in the Carolina Covenant Community.
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Drop-In Hours
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Covenant Office Location
SASB North #3227