FINANCIAL AID

UNCG Financial Aid Programs


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Federal Aid Programs offer funds administered by the US Department of Education. Detailed information concerning these funds may be found in The Student Guide, the FAFSA , and the UNCG Financial Aid Handbook. You may also obtain information by calling the US Department of Education's toll-free number: 1-800-433-3243 (hearing-impaired individuals may call 1-800-730-8913). Federal Aid Programs are the largest, least restrictive, and most commonly received programs. These programs are listed below, in addition to funds administered by other federal agencies, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and branches of the military.

In general, to apply for Federal Aid Programs, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually and demonstrate eligibility each time. The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. A paper copy of the FAFSA can be obtained from most high school guidance offices, college financial aid offices, and public libraries.


Fund Eligible Students
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Awarded on the basis of financial need to full-time undergraduate students (with no prior bachelor's degree).  Must file FAFSA.
Federal Pell Grant
Awarded on the basis of financial need to citizens or eligible non-citizens enrolled at the undergraduate level, who have no prior bachelor's degree.  There is a maximum of 12 full time semesters of eligibility. File a FAFSA.
Federal Perkins Loan
Awarded on the basis of exceptional financial need to citizens or eligible non-citizens enrolled at the undergraduate level, who have no prior bachelor's degree.  File a FAFSA.
Federal Plus Loan (Grads)
Available to graduate students (citizens and eligible non-citizens) who are enrolled at least half-time.  Must file FAFSA.
Federal Plus Loan (Undergrads)
Available to parents of undergraduate dependent students (citizens and eligible non-citizens) who are enrolled at least half-time.  Must file FAFSA.
ROTC Scholarships
Air Force and Army ROTC Scholarships available to undergraduate students participating in ROTC.  Contact the ROTC office at NC A&T, 336-334-7707 for more details.  Application deadline is usually mid-July.
Federal Subsidized Student Loan

Awarded on the basis of financial need to citizens and eligible non-citizens who are enrolled at least half-time.  Must file FAFSA.

Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year, these loans are for undergraduate students only.
Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant Program (TEACH)
A forgivable loan program available to undergraduate and graduate students seeking their degrees to teach in a high need field and at a Title I school. For more information on the program, go to www.teachgrant.ed.gov.
Federal Unsubsidized Student Loan
Awarded to citizens and eligible non-citizens who are enrolled at least half-time.  Must file FAFSA.
Federal Work-Study Program

 
Awarded on the basis of financial need to citizens and eligible non-citizens who are enrolled at least half-time.  Maximum annual award is $2,000.  Must file FAFSA.