After you've submitted your FAFSA, start looking into grants and scholarships. Sometimes referred to as 'gift-aid', grants and scholarships are types of financial aid that you typically do not have to repay. They are provided by the federal government, state government, colleges, and private organizations.
There are thousands of scholarships out there and the requirements can vary widely, so here is where your special skills or interests can really shine.
Navigating the college application process can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding financial support. To make it easier, CACRAO has created a comprehensive list of colleges and universities across North Carolina and South Carolina, including public, private, and technical schools. Each listing links directly to the institution's scholarship and financial aid page, so you can quickly find the support you need. This tool is designed to make it easier to identify available scholarships and help you and your support system better understand which schools are financially within reach.
Scholarship Links for Institutions: Click Here
Department of Labor - https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
CFNC - www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search/
BigFuture (College Board) – https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search