NEXT NC Scholarship
What is the 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 a higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college or more than half, if not all, of tuition and fees to attend any public university in the state. The scholarship can also go toward books, food, and housing. It combines the federal Pell Grant with the state-funded financial aid program to form a simplified and predictable scholarship.
Qualifying students can earn up to $3,000 towards tuition and fees at CVCC.
The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid.
Watch this video to learn more.
Am I eligible?
- A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition
- A high school graduate (high school equivalency completers are eligible)
- From a household with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of
$80,000 or less - Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate curriculum program for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Taking at least 6 credit hours per semester (part-time students will receive a partial award)
- Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the school you plan to attend
- A student who has completed the 2024-2025 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)
Ready to apply?
Step Two: Submit your application to CVCC.
Your qualifying Next NC funds will be included in your financial aid award.