UNC System hosting College Day for high school students impacted by Hurricane Helene
High school seniors affected by Hurricane Helene can receive help with the college application process at a free special event in Asheville this month.
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Students impacted by hurricane will receive extra scholarship support
In response to the hardships caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority is awarding additional financial aid to eligible students at Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina Asheville and Western Carolina University, and to eligible students from impacted counties at the other UNC institutions.
Application fees waived for students in hurricane-affected counties
University of North Carolina institutions will waive application fees for all students from 39 disaster-declared counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during College Application Week, Oct. 21-27.
Over 550 working adults enrolled in Project Kitty Hawk-powered programs across UNC System
Five hundred and fifty-eight students are now enrolled in 11 degree programs specifically designed for working adults across three UNC System institutions.
Enrollment increases across the UNC System
North Carolina’s public universities are serving more students than ever this fall, with enrollment up by 2.2% over last year and 3.5% since 2022.
New pilot program – NC College Connect –launches to increase college access for North Carolina students
The UNC System introduced a simplified college application process for North Carolina public high school students in their senior year.
New Transfer Guides help community college students pursue four-year degrees
Nearly 1,400 Transfer Guides are now available, providing advisors and students with key information about admissions, course equivalencies and academic programs.
North Carolina financial aid agency provides FAFSA help as priority deadline looms
The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority — the state’s education financial aid agency — has hired 89 school counselors and college advisors to provide FAFSA support for North Carolinians this summer.
More than 1,700 students return to UNC System through innovative partnership with Project Kitty Hawk
A first-of-its-kind program aimed at bringing former students back into the UNC System to complete their bachelor’s degree is having a substantial effect on enrollment throughout the state.
UNC System receives federal funding to help serve adult learners
A $7.8 million appropriation by Congress will provide technical upgrades for University of North Carolina System campuses to improve access to degree programs for adult learners.