The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens around December.
You must apply for the FAFSA to be eligible for scholarships, government loans, work-study programs, grants, and much more! You can read more about the FAFSA and apply online using the link below.
FAFSA Resources: At the bottom of the NCFirstinFAFSA.com website, you'll see a lot of resources. A few highlighted ones are:
#NCFirstinFAFSA Social Media Posts
Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the FAFSA
FAFSA Parent Night Presentation
Merit Scholarships
Merit Scholarships are awarded to students based on their academic record, which is not limited to only grades but also ACT and/or SAT scores, leadership roles, and community involvement. \Please search on the university's website for their Financial Aid/Scholarship page to get more information. NOTE: If you are applying for college-specific scholarships, many colleges require you to apply by their Early Action Deadline to be eligible.