Types of Aid
The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at Nash Community College.
STUDENTS: Eliminate your worry because here is the best part. This money DOES NOT have to be paidback! This is NOT a loan. Attend college with money provided by the Next NC Scholarship.
PARENTS: Eliminate your worry because here is the best part. This is money that your student ΆΩ°Ώ·‘³§Μύ±·°Ώ°Υ have to pay back! This is NOT a loan β and there are no repayment terms. This money is designedto help your student attend our college with less worry of financial constraints.
As a student at Nash Community College, you can receive at least $3,000. The scholarship award can beused for tuition, fees, and books. Students with the greatest need for financial aid could qualify foradditional funding to help make paying for college more manageable. This is a great opportunity tocapitalize on your goal of attending college to get the education and skills needed to ensure you havethe tools to meet your full potential.
Who is eligible to receive the NEXTNC Scholarship?
To receive the Next NC Scholarship, you must be:
- 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 for the 2024-2025 academic year
- To receive the full benefit of this scholarship, students should take a full-time course schedule (12 credit hours per semester).
- Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of Nash Community College
- IMPORTANT: Student has to have completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA
- Student Aid Index (SAI) at or below 7,500 (once complete, the financial aid office will determine and confirm eligibility.)
How do I apply for the NEXTNC Scholarship?
Applying is SIMPLE!
- Just submit the . It is VERY IMPORTANT β you and your parent/student must fill out the FAFSA. If youβre eligible, youβll receive the Next NC Scholarship. There are no additional forms to fill out.
The FAFSA form can be accessed at the link above or by visiting .
NEED ASSISTANCE? Visit our Financial Aid Office during the following hours.
Monday & Thursday8:00 AM β 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM β 1:00 PM
