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University of Virginia Scholarships - Jefferson & Walentas
Communicate with Mrs. Sawyer by November 20 if you want to be nominated for either of these.
LEVINE SCHOLARSHIP - UNC CHARLOTTE
Communicate with Mrs. Sawyer by October 10 if you want to be nominated.
Who is Eligible?
To receive the Next NC Scholarship, you must be:
A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition (per the Residency Determination Service)
A high school graduate (high school equivalency completers are eligible).
Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate curriculum program
Taking at least 6 credit hours per semester (part-time students will receive a partial award)
A student who has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with a resulting Student Aid Index (SAI) at or below 7,500 (once complete, the financial aid office at the college/university you plan to attend will determine and confirm eligibility)
From a household with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or less.
Meet Pell eligibility criteria: Is eligible to receive financial assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the college or university you plan to attend
Not be in default on any State loan or grant program
Not exceed the semester limits for state grants, currently as follows:
6 semesters (FTE) for a two-year degree program.
10 semesters (FTE) for a four-year degree program.
12 semesters (FTE) for a five-year degree program.
NEXT NC SCHOLARSHIP
The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education. Students attending a community college will receive at least $3,000 per year. Those attending a public university in North Carolina will get a minimum of $5,000 per year. The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid.
Get in Touch
For any and all Questions in regards to the information above please feel free to submit them here. Please allow 1-2 days for me to get a reply to you, especially if requesting resources.
And as always, Please feel free to schedule a meeting with me.
Phone
336-994-2995 ext 2232
alex.odom@stokes.k12.nc.us
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