Federal and State Grants

Students who submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will automatically be considered for various federal and state grant opportunities based on their eligibility (must be accepted into a program of study to receive financial aid, even after being approved for aid). 

Below is a brief list of grant opportunities that students may qualify for after applying for Federal Student Aid.

Explore CFNC Grants and Scholarships


Grant ProgramEligibilityBenefits
Federal Pell GrantView Eligibility RequirementsView Federal Pell Grants Award Amounts for the current year

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Students are considered for funding based on their Student Aid Index (SAI)

Grant ranges between $100 and $4,000 a year, depending on student's financial need, when they apply, the amount of other aid they receive, and the availability of funds at their school.

North Carolina Community College Grant

View Eligibility Requirements

Grant ranges up to $2,200 per year

NC Education Lottery Scholarship

View Eligibility Requirements

Scholarship funds range up to $3,768 per year

NC Longleaf Commitment GrantView Eligibility RequirementsGrants range from $700 to $2,800 per academic year. Program ends at the conclusion of the Spring 2025 semester