Next NC Scholarship
As a North Carolina resident you could qualify to attend Gaston College for free.
The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program through the state of North Carolina that fully covers tuition and fees at any N.C. community college for those in households making $80,000 a year or less.
Community College students that qualify will receive at least $3,000 that can be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses.
To receive the Next NC Scholarship, you must be:
- A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition
- A high school graduate or have a GED or HSE
- From a household with an annual income 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
Applying for the Next NC Scholarship is simple. All you need to do is fill out and submit the FAFSA form. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive the Next NC Scholarship. Students who plan to attend Gaston College are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form by August 15, 2024.
If you need help with the FAFSA, you can contact the Office of Financial Aid at 704.922.6227 or financialaid@gaston.edu.
Additional information and details about the Next NC scholarship, including FAQs, can be found at nextncscholarship.org.