Student Expenses

Payment of Fees and Expenses

The University requires all students to register for classes and to complete payment of all tuition, fees, and charges for the upcoming academic semester no later than the last day of the designated payment period in the Academic Calendar. The Sallie Mae Tuition Pay Plan enables students to pay all or part of the annual tuition and fees in installments without interest charges. Sallie Mae’s Tuition Pay Plan may be used to supplement all other forms of scholarships, grants, or loans. A valuable feature of Sallie Mae’s Tuition Pay Plan is Tuition Payment Insurance, which is provided at no charge. This insurance guarantees payment of the unpaid Tuition Pay contract balance to the school in the event of the insured person’s death. Participation is on an annual basis. The annual enrollment fee is $55, which is non-refundable. A $20 late fee is incurred when a payment does not reach Sallie Mae’s Tuition Pay Plan’s Office by the 15^th of each month.

The University Payment Plan is also offered to students with automatic enrollment when at least one-half (50%) of the current session’s charges are paid before the end of the regular registration and payment period. Financial Aid Deferments, verifiable third-party promises, or other methods of payment can be used to cover the required one-half payment. There is a $25 administrative charge to all accounts on the University Payment Plan. The Plan provides the student two additional payment dates for the remaining 50% account balance, which are September 10 and October 10 for the Fall Term, and February 10 and March 10 for the Spring Term. A $20 late fee is incurred when payments are late under the University Payment Plan. In cases where a student will not be able to pay the full amount for a semester or summer session, he/she should secure assistance far enough in advance to avoid delay in registering or payment of bills when due. The General Assemble and the University of North Carolina Board of Governors may approve adjustments in tuition and fees as conditions warrant during the academic year.

Students who do not register and complete at least one-half payment prior to the regular registration and payment period listed in the Academic Calendar will be charged a $50 late registration fee.

The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina reserves the right to change the charges for tuition, fees, and the room and board rate at any time without prior notice.

Tuition and Fees

(In effect at the time of publication: refer to the NCCU website for the most current information.)

The University requires all continuing students (students enrolled the previous semester) to register for classes and to complete payment of all tuition, fees, and charges for the upcoming academic semester no later than the last day of the designated payment period. Students who do not complete payment by the end of the payment period will have all classes cancelled and must register again during the late registration period and pay a $50 late registration charge. This may result in a change of the student’s previous schedule if classes are closed. A payment plan is available through an outside agency. Students can obtain information from the Student Accounting Office and complete all arrangements before the date listed in the academic calendar as the final date of the “Registration and Payment Period.”

Students are expected to have their bills paid in full before the first day of classes. Students who are receiving financial aid are expected to pay any portion of their bill not covered by financial aid before the first day of classes. Those students whose bills are not paid in full by the first day of classes or have not made payment arrangements such as the payment plan will be charged a late registration charge.

Money orders, cashier’s checks, or personal checks should be made payable to “North Carolina Central University.” The student’s Banner Identification Number should be indicated on the money order or check to ensure credit is given to the correct student’s account. MasterCard and VISA are also accepted. Payments may be made in advance, in person, by mail, or online with credit cards.

Mail payments should be sent to:

NCCU
c/o Comptroller
P. O. Box 19713
Durham, NC 27707

Payments should be received by the Cashier’s Office no later than the last day of the designated payment period in order for student to retain current classes. It is a student’s responsibility to verify receipt of a mail payment in the Cashier’s Office by calling, coming by, or checking with the bank for check clearance.

A student’s grades, transcript, degree, or diploma will not be released to students until all financial obligations to the University, other than student loans, are paid in full. North Carolina State law requires that all previously incurred expenses and accounts at North Carolina Central University must be paid in full prior to pre-registration or registration for a new term. Delinquent student accounts will be turned over to the State Attorney General’s Office or to a collection agency.

A student is not officially registered in any classes until all tuition and fees are paid for the semester. Students enrolled in classes are subject to being dropped for the semester if all tuition and fees have not been paid by the payment deadline for the semester. Students who are dropped from classes for non-payment will not be allowed to re-enroll in classes until the next semester.

Undergraduate Fees and Expenses

2011-2012 Academic Year Fees & Tuition

Undergraduate Tuition, Fees and Charges (Subject to Change)

In-State Students $5,688.92
Out-Of-State Students $16,261.92

Post-baccalaureate students not in a master’s degree program will be charged at the graduate rate unless they are seeking a second baccalaureate degree.

Miscellaneous Charges (Subject to Change)

Auditing a Course – charges are the same as for taking a course for credit.

*Diploma fees are charged every term a student applies for graduation. If a student does not graduate during the term for which he/she applies, no adjustment is made on the student’s account. The student must apply again for graduation during the term he/she expects to complete all work and another diploma fee will be charged and must be paid for that term. Diplomas are ordered whenever a student applies for graduation. If the student does not complete the requirements for graduation that term, the diploma is invalid. Diplomas are ordered whenever a student applies for graduation. If the student does not complete the requirements for graduation that term, the diploma is invalid.

Student Health Services Treatment and Procedures

Miscellaneous fees are charged by Student Health Services for a variety of medical treatments/procedures available to students on an as-needed basis. A listing is available from Student Health Services.

General and Special Fees (Subject to Change)

*Includes support for the Student Union (Campus Center)

Tuition and Fees for Part-Time Students

All undergraduates who carry 12 or more hours and graduate or law students who carry nine or more hours must pay full tuition and fees. Students who carry less than the full-time load must pay the following tuition and fees per semester.

Part-Time Student Tuition and Fees

2011-2012 Academic Year

North Carolina Central University is a publicly supported institution. Tuition payments and other required student fees meet only part of the total cost of the education of students enrolled. On average, for each full-time student enrolled in an institution of the University of North Carolina, the State of North Carolina appropriates $12,868 per year in public funds to support the education programs offered.

On-campus Students

The University has the capacity to house approximately 2,800 students. Dining facilities are available for use by all students.

The rate for residence halls is $2,254.20 per semester for a corridor room. The rate for a suite-style double room is $2,700.60 and a suite-style single room is $2,906.40 per semester. A limited number of apartments with cooking facilities are also available. Single room apartments in Eagle Landing per semester are $3,419.60 for a 3BR and $3,233.78 for a 4BR. George Street Apartments are $2,552.85 per semester. Rates for Martha Street apartments, which house graduate and law students, are $3,520.47 for a 2BR/2BA and $3,392.56 for a 2BR/1BA. A single at Martha Street is $3,609.46 per semester.

Boarding Students

Undergraduate students who live in residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan that entitles them to eat in the University cafeteria. The Director of Food Service will work with students who have dietary problems, as far as it is feasible, in planning the necessary meals prescribed.

Six meal plans are available from the campus cafeteria for students. The 21-meal plan with 200 flex dollars covers all meals each day of the week and costs $1,477 per semester. There are two 14-meal plans that cover all meals Monday through Friday. The 14-meal plan with 275 flex dollars costs $1,360 and the 14-meal plan with 200 flex dollars costs $1,305 per semester. The 8-meal plan with 350 flex dollars is for students living in Eagle Landing and costs $1,150 per semester. There are two Commuter meal plans that are offered for off-campus students. The Commuter Block 50 consist of 50 meals with 50 flex dollars and costs $244 and the Commuter Block 75 consists of 75 meals with 75 flex dollars and costs $361.

New students who plan to reside in a residence hall must submit a complete application for room and board along with a $150 non-refundable deposit by May 1 for a one-year residency beginning with the fall semester. For spring semester residence, the $150 non-refundable deposit must be submitted by December 1. The housing contract is binding if a student enrolls in the University. Room reservations should be made early since there is usually a waiting list for campus housing. Returning students must submit their $150 housing administrative fee by January 13 of the spring semester in order to be eligible for the online housing process.

On-campus students receive mail in a private key-locked mailbox located in the Student Union Building. The annual mailbox rental charge is $30 and $8 per summer session.

The University’s Board of Trustees can change the on-campus living rate or the required deposit at any time without prior notice. To obtain additional information or to obtain an application, please contact:

Residence Operations
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC 27707

Student Insurance

Health and Accident Insurance is mandatory for all students at the current cost of $258 per semester, or $516 annually for a 12-month period from August 14 to August 14. The cost is subject to change each year. The Student Health and Accident Insurance Policy is underwritten by the MegaLife and Health Insurance Company, and the carrier is subject to change or renewal each year. The plan has been designed to supplement the medical care furnished by the University’s Student Health Services. Full information concerning benefits under this health and accident plan may be secured from Student Health Services.

Students with accident and sickness insurance are eligible to waive the insurance plan provided by the University. An insurance waiver may be obtained from the Student Health Services Office located in the Old Health Building, 1^st Floor.

The deadline for submitting the insurance waiver for students enrolled for both fall and spring terms is before the first day of late registration. A new waiver is not required for the spring or summer terms for students who were enrolled in the previous fall term. The deadline for submitting the insurance waiver for students enrolled only in the spring term is before the first day of late registration. A new waiver is not required for the summer terms for students who were enrolled in the previous spring term. The deadline for submitting the insurance waiver for students enrolled only in the Summer I term is before the first day of late registration. A new waiver is not required for the Summer II term. The deadline for submitting the insurance waiver for students enrolled only in the Summer II term is before the first day of late registration. A new waiver must be submitted each academic year, which begins with the fall term.

Students in the School of Law and the School of Library and Information Sciences must present their individual insurance cards to their respective schools to show proof of coverage and complete the Insurance Waiver form. The approved waiver form will be forwarded to the Student Health Services Office by the respective schools before the first day of late registration.

Parking Permits

Parking on campus is by permit only. All students who park on campus are required by North Carolina Central University to register their vehicle with the University Police Department. After paying the registration fee, the decal holder should permanently display the valid permit on their vehicle. Students’ hangtags must be placed on the rearview mirror facing outward at all times while parked on campus.

Parking on campus is zoned parking. An NCCU parking permit authorizes the vehicle to be parked in a specific area according to the permit designation. Open parking on campus is for visitors only. Registration forms are available on NCCU’s website.

Student Parking

Students who purchase a parking decal may park in the following designated lots only:

The spaces in these lots are available on a first come, first serve basis.

All cars parked illegally will be ticketed up to three parking tickets, after which the vehicle will be immobilized (booted) or towed at the owner’s expense. The fee for removal of the boot is $25 in addition to the cost of all outstanding tickets. All payments must be paid at the Bursar’s Office in Room 012 in the basement of the Hoey Administration Building. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Only cash, debit, or credit cards will be accepted. NOTE: If a student’s vehicles is parked in a Reserved Parking or Handicap space without the proper decals, the student will be ticketed and their vehicles will be towed. You are not allowed to park in other designated areas after 5 p.m.

Fees

The parking permit for vehicles will be paid at the beginning of the period for which the permit is issued or when any person first becomes associated with the university and wishes a permit. The fees are:

No parking decal refunds will be granted. All parking decal purchases are final.

Shuttle Parking

NCCU faculty, staff, and students are highly encouraged to take advantage of the free shuttle services offered by NCCU through Student Services. To catch the shuttle at one of the stops, check the shuttle schedule and be sure to stand on the correct side of the road for which the shuttle is traveling. The shuttle will travel to each location approximately every 20 minutes. Drivers are not allowed to pick up or discharge passengers at locations other than at designated shuttle stops. For more information, feel free to ask the shuttle driver for assistance or contact the NCCU Parking Department at 530-6106.

Special Financial Information

Application Charge

Each application for a admission to the University must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of $40.

Refunds of Tuition and Fees

Withdrawals

Students must officially withdraw from the University to receive a refund of tuition and fees.

If a student officially withdraws prior to the end of the official drop/add, late registration period, all tuition and other fees will be refunded.

If a student officially withdraws after the end of the official drop/add, late registration period, the student’s bill will be reduced on a prorated basis. From the end of the official drop/add period until two weeks after the end of the drop/add period, 40% of tuition and fees will be refunded. From two weeks after the end of the official drop/add period until four weeks after the end of the drop/add period, 20% of tuition and fees will be refunded. Tuition and fees are not refundable after four weeks from the close of the official drop/add period.

If a student has received financial aid (other than College Work Study) and officially withdraws from the University during the academic term, a portion of the aid may need to be refunded to the Title IV programs or the student may need to repay a portion of the award funds received.

Reduced Loads

A student who drops courses such that the student is no longer full-time, or a part-time student who drops courses resulting in a reduced tuition level, will have the charges for tuition and fees reduced accordingly, provided the courses are dropped prior to the end of the official drop/add period. Financial aid awards will be adjusted accordingly. A student must carry 12 credit hours each semester of the academic year and at least six credit hours during each summer session to qualify for financial aid. Undergraduate students must carry at least six credit hours and graduate students must carry at least 4.5 credit hours to qualify for financial aid during summer sessions.

No refunds will be made for courses dropped after the end of the official drop/add period.

Refunds of Room Charges

TERMINATION CHARGES FALL UNDER THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

Daily charges are calculated by dividing the number of days (check-in through last day of exams) per semester by the room cost.

1. Buyout exception for category E. A student may find another student (not a current resident) to buy out the remainder of the Agreement. The student must meet all eligibility requirements to live on campus. Both students must contact the Residential Life office to process the buyout option.
2. Students evicted from Residential Life will be responsible for payment of the entire semester’s room rent.
3. Daily Charges apply to Co-op, National Student Exchange, or International Student Exchange Program participants and academic suspensions canceling room assignment.
4. $100 charge:
   
   1. Students for the fall who cancel on or before April 1.
   2. Non-registered students for the fall or spring who cancel or do not move into the residence hall prior to the first day of check-in.
5. Registered students who cancel after April 1 up to the first day of check-in will pay 50% of the price of the full Agreement term.
6. Withdrawing from the University: Students will be charged the daily rate based upon the date of checkout from the residence hall.
7. Summer Sessions Only:
   
   1. $100 charge for students who cancel or do not move into the residence halls prior to the first day of check-in.
   2. 50% of the remaining session cost plus daily charges for students moving off campus during the session.
   3. Non-registered students will pay $100 plus daily charges.

Refunds

Financial aid deferments are not considered as payments but are used as temporary credits for registration processing. As a general policy, refund review for processing checks will be on Monday of each week and checks will be mailed or directly deposited into the student’s requested bank account on Friday of each week, unless otherwise published. If a student desires to have their refund mailed, the student must update their local address online. The Student Accounting Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number is (919) 530-5071.

Breakage

A student shall be financially responsible for damage he or she does to any building, equipment, or other property of the institution. If it cannot be determined which student is responsible for the damage, the cost of the damage will be distributed equally among the group of students using the facilities at the time of the damage. If this cannot be determined, the cost of the damage will be charged against the entire student body. A one-time $50 damage fee (included in the deposit fee) is due at the time the student moves into a residence hall.

Residence Status for Tuition Purposes

The basis for determining the appropriate tuition charge rests upon whether a student is a resident or a non-resident for tuition purposes. Each student must make a statement as to the length of his or her residence in North Carolina, with assessment by the institution of that statement to be conditioned by the following:

Residence

To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must become a legal resident and remain a legal resident for at least 12 months immediately prior to classification. Thus, there is a distinction between legal residence and residence for tuition purposes. Furthermore, 12 months of legal residence means more than simple abode in North Carolina. In particular it means maintaining a domicile (permanent home of indefinite duration) as opposed to maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education. The burden of establishing facts that justify classification of a student as a resident entitled to state tuition rates is on the applicant for such classification, who must show his or her entitlement by the preponderance (the greater part) of the residentiary information.

Initiative

Being classified a resident for tuition purposes is contingent on the student seeking such status and providing all information that the institution may require in making the determination. As such, students must apply for North Carolina In-state Residency for Tuition Purposes by completing the required application and providing all documentation requested. Applications to qualify for North Carolina Residence Status for Tuition Purposes must be received 30 days before the first day of classes of the proposed term of enrollment. Applications received after this date may be considered for a subsequent term.

Parents’ Domicile

If an individual, irrespective of age, has living parent(s) or court-appointed guardian of the person, the domicile of such parent(s) or guardian is, prima facie, the domicile of the individual; but this prima facie evidence of the individual’s domicile may or may not be sustained by other information. Further, non-domiciliary status of parents is not deemed prima facie evidence of the applicant child’s status if the applicant has lived (though not necessarily legally resided) in North Carolina for the five years preceding enrollment or registration.

Effect of Marriage

Marriage alone does not prevent a person from becoming or continuing to be a resident for tuition purposes, nor does marriage in any circumstance ensure that a person will become or continue to be a resident for tuition purposes. Marriage and the legal residence of one’s spouse are, however, relevant information in determining residentiary intent. Furthermore, if both marital partners are legal residents of North Carolina and if one of them has been a legal resident longer than the other, then the longer duration may be claimed by either spouse in meeting the 12-month requirement for in-state tuition status.

Military Personnel

A North Carolinian who serves outside the state in the armed forces does not lose North Carolina domicile simply by reason of such service. Students in the military may prove retention or establishment of residence by reference, as in other cases, to residentiary acts accompanied by residentiary intent.

In addition, a separate North Carolina statute affords tuition rate benefits to certain military personnel and their dependents even though they don’t qualify for the in-state tuition rate by reason of 12 months legal residence in North Carolina. Members of the armed services, while stationed in and concurrently living in North Carolina, may be charged a tuition rate lower than the out-of-state tuition rate to the extent that the total of entitlement for applicable tuition costs available from the federal government, plus certain amounts based under a statutory formula upon the in-state tuition rate, is a sum less than the out-of-state tuition rate for the pertinent enrollment. A dependent relative of a service member stationed in North Carolina is eligible to be charged the in-state tuition rate while the dependent relative is living in North Carolina with the service member and if the dependent relative has met any requirement of the Selective Service System applicable to the dependent relative. These tuition benefits may be enjoyed only if the applicable requirements for admission have been met; these benefits alone do not provide the basis for receiving those derivative benefits under the provisions of the residence classification statue reviewed elsewhere in this summary.

Grace Period

If a person (1) has been a bona fide legal resident of the required duration, (2) has consequently been classified a resident for tuition purposes, and (3) has subsequently lost North Carolina legal residence while enrolled at a public institution of higher education, that person may continue to enjoy the in-state tuition rate for a grace period of 12 months measured from the date on which North Carolina legal residence was lost. If the 12 months end during an academic term for which the person is enrolled at a state institution of higher education, the grace period extends, in addition, to the end of that term. The fact of marriage to one who continues domicile outside North Carolina does not by itself cause loss of legal residence marking the beginning of the grace period.

Minors

Minors (persons under 18 years of age) usually have the domicile of their parents, but certain special cases are recognized by the residence classification statute in determining residence for tuition purposes.

1. If a minor’s parents live apart, the minor’s domicile is deemed to be North Carolina for the time period(s) that either parent, as a North Carolina legal resident, may claim and does claim the minor as a tax dependent, even if other law or judicial act assigns the minor’s domicile outside North Carolina. A minor thus deemed to be a legal resident will not, upon achieving maturity before enrolling at an institution of higher education, lose North Carolina legal residence if that person (1) upon becoming an adult “acts, to the extent that the person’s degree of actual emancipation permits, in a manner consistent with bona fide legal residence in North Carolina” and (2) “begins enrollment at an institution of higher education not later than the fall academic term next following completion of education prerequisite to admission at such institution.”
2. If a minor has lived for five or more consecutive years with relatives (other than parents) who are domiciled in North Carolina and if the relatives have functioned during this time as if they were personal guardians, the minor will be deemed a resident for tuition purposes for an enrolled term commencing immediately after at least five years in which these circumstances have existed. If under this consideration a minor is deemed to be a resident for tuition purposes immediately prior to his or her 18th birthday, that person on achieving maturity will be deemed a legal resident of North Carolina of at least 12 months duration. This provision acts to confer in-state tuition status even in the face of other provisions of law to the contrary; however, a person deemed a resident of 12 months duration pursuant to this provision continues to be a legal resident of the State only so long as he or she does not abandon North Carolina domicile.

Lost but Regained Domicile

If a student ceases enrollment at or graduates from an institution of higher education while classified a resident for tuition purposes and then both abandons and reacquires North Carolina domicile within a 12-month period, that person, if he or she continues to maintain the reacquired domicile into re-enrollment at an institution of higher education, may re-enroll at the in-state tuition rate without having to meet the usual 12-month durational requirement. However, any one person may receive the benefit of the provision only once.

Change of Status

A student admitted to initial enrollment in an institution (or permitted to re-enroll following an absence from the institutional program that involved a formal withdrawal from enrollment) must be classified by the admitting institution either as a resident or as a nonresident for tuition purposes prior to the actual enrollment. A residence status classification once assigned (and finalized pursuant to any appeal properly taken) may be changed thereafter (with corresponding change in billing rates) only at intervals corresponding with the established primary divisions of the academic year.

Transfer Students

When a student transfers from one North Carolina public institution of higher education to another, he or she is treated as a new student by the institution to which he or she is transferring and must be assigned residence status classification for tuition purposes. The initial classification of students as in-state or out-of-state students for tuition purposes is made at the time the student’s application for admission is processed. Appeals for in-state status must be made to the University Registrar before the first day of classes for the term for which in-state status is sought. The appeals form can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. A student who does not appeal before the first day of classes for the term must pay the out-of-state tuition; however, a refund for the difference between out-of-state tuition and in-state tuition will be given if the appeal is approved. An appeal of the decision of the University Registrar must be made in writing to the chancellor within 15 days of the decision of the University Registrar, if such an appeal is desired.

University regulations governing residential classification of students are set forth in detail in A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of Student Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes. Each enrolled student is responsible for knowing the contents of this manual. A copy of this manual is available for inspection upon request in the Reserve Department of the James E. Shepard Library.

Summer School Tuition, Fees, and Refunds

Since the summer school program is self-supporting, tuition and fees are adjusted annually. Students should consult the Summer School Bulletin for the exact tuition and fees for the summer session they plan to attend. For information, students may visit the Summer School Office on the third floor of the School of Education Building, or they may write to: Summer School Office, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC 27707. Also, additional information on Summer School admissions, housing, financial aid, meals, parking, health services, academic regulations, and cancellation of courses can be found in this catalog under “Academic Programs and Institutes” section. Refunds will be processed as scheduled by the Summer Refund Schedule. Refunds will be made only to students who officially withdraw by the deadline date listed in the summer school calendar. Refunds will not be made to students who unofficially withdraw by not attending classes or who are dismissed for disciplinary reasons. Refunds for reduced loads are not given unless courses are canceled or unless the student reduces his/her load by dropping a class or classes on the date designated in the Academic Calendar as the first day of classes.

Scholarships and Student Aid (SSA)

The Scholarships and Student Aid Office (SSA) makes every effort to help students finance their education.

The primary objective of the SSA is to meet the demonstrated financial need of as many students as possible by using a combination of available funds. To apply for financial aid, students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.gov as soon as possible.

Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid electronically for rapid processing at www.fafsa.gov. Applicants should make sure the correct award year is selected and the school code of 002950 is listed in section six. Paper FAFSAs may be obtained from the Department of Education by phoning 800-433-3243.

Students who comply with the published deadline for application completion will be given priority for awarding.

Deadlines

January 1 – FAFSA for the following fall semester must be filed online at www.fafsa.gov. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be processed in order to be considered for the N.C. Student Incentive Grant, UNC Grant, and the Educational Lottery Scholarship.

April 15 – Priority date for applying for financial aid for summer school.

July 1 - Signed Award Notification, Master Promissory Notes, and Loan Entrance must be received by SSA in order for loan proceeds to be available for the fall semester.

November 30 - Priority filing date for students whose first enrollment is the spring term.

December 10 - Signed Award Notification and Promissory Notes, and Loan Entrance must be received by SSA in order for loan proceeds to be available for the spring semester.

Types of Financial Aid Available

Federal Fund Grants and Programs

Pell Grant

Undergraduate students only. Eligibility for Pell Grants is based on financial need as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Students apply by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the Renewal Application at www.fafsa.gov. Pell Grant payments may range from $400 to $5,550. This grant will be reduced for students who enroll less than full-time. The Pell Grant will appear as a credit on a student’s account.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Undergraduate students only. Eligibility for FSEOG is based upon financial need determined by the information provided on the application for financial aid. Students who are eligible for Pell Grants and who demonstrate the greatest need are given priority in receiving FSEOGs. FSEOG funds will appear as a credit on a student’s account. Students must be enrolled at least part-time. The grant will be reduced for students who enroll for less than full-time. Grants are generally $1,000 for in-state and $2,000 for out-of-state students per school year. Students apply by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal Application.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program

The TEACH Grant provides $4,000 for each academic year up to $16,000 for undergraduate students and $8,000 for graduate students. Students must have 3.25 GPA and be completing or have plans to complete coursework necessary to begin a career in teaching, must agree to teach in a Title I School, and must teach in specified areas (mathematics, science, foreign language, bilingual education, special education, or a high-need field). This grant is treated as a direct unsubsidized loan, i.e., must be repaid, if the student does not teach. Student applies by filing out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Veterans Educational Assistance Program

North Carolina Central University is approved to enroll veterans, participants, military, and other eligible persons in its programs of education under provisions of Titles 38 and 10 United States Code. The Veterans Administration administers a number of education and training programs for veterans, service persons, and eligible dependents. The coordinator of veterans’ education benefits for the University is located in the Office of the Registrar, Hoey Administration Building (530-5000). Any questions concerning the veterans’ education benefits programs and/or requests for applications to determine eligibility may be addressed to the coordinator or:

U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office
251 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27155
(800) 827-1000
Or:
Division of Veterans Affairs
115 Market Street
2ND Floor, Suite #205
Durham, NC 27702
(919) 530-6672

To qualify for one of the education benefits programs offered by the Veterans Administration, the prospective participant must have been admitted to the University as a degree-seeking student. The various programs are as follows:

Montgomery G.I. Bill-Active Duty (Chapter 30)

An individual may be eligible if he/she entered the military on or after July 1, 1985, served at least two years, contributed $1,200 in monthly amounts of $100, and was honorably discharged. The value of assistance is $1,101 per month for 36 months of service or $894 a month for 24 months of service for full-time enrollment. Proportionate amounts are awarded for less than full-time enrollment.

Vietnam Era G.I. Bill Conversion (Chapter 30)

Also eligible for Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits are those individuals who had remaining entitlement under the Vietnam Era G.I. Bill on December 31, 1989; served on active duty sometime during the period October 19, 1984, and June 30, 1985; continued to serve on active duty to July 1, 1988; or to June 30, 1987, followed by four years in the Selected Reserve after release from active duty. The individual must have entered the Selected Reserve within one year of release from active duty. The value of assistance for the individual who converts from the Vietnam Era G.I. Bill is $998 plus the Vietnam Era entitlement, which varies with the number of dependents, for full-time enrollment. Proportionate amounts are awarded for less than full-time enrollment.

Montgomery G.I. Bill-National Guard and Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)

An individual may be eligible who entered the Guard or Reserve on or after July 1, 1985 and was obligated for a period of six years, holds a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, completed initial active duty training, and is satisfactorily participating in required training or duty. The value of the assistance is $272 per month for full-time enrollment. Proportionate amounts are awarded for less than full-time employment.

Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) (Chapter 32)

An individual may be eligible who entered the military between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985, contributed to the fund prior to April 1, 1987, served for at least 181 days continuously, and was honorably discharged. The amount of this award varies.

Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)

An individual may be eligible due to being the spouse, surviving spouse, or child of a veteran who died on active duty, is totally disabled due to service connection, is deceased as the result of a service-connected disability, is forcibly detained by a foreign power or government, or is now a POW or MIA. The value of assistance is $881 per month for full-time enrollment. Proportionate amounts are awarded for less than full-time enrollment.

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) 

This program provides scholarships for undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in nursing. The applicant must demonstrate significant financial need by completing an internal SDS application in the School of Nursing and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. To be considered, independent students must complete the parents’ section of the FAFSA, even though the instructions on the FAFSA direct students to skip this section if independent. Scholarships may range from $500 to $2,000.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS

Funded by NCCU, NCCU Foundation

Chancellor’s Cycle of Success Scholarships

Soaring Eagle Scholarship

Incoming freshmen designated National Achievement, Hispanic, or Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Corporation and having a 1650 on the SAT, or incoming freshmen who have at least a 3.50 high school GPA and scores of 1900 on the SAT or 29 on the ACT will receive the following over four years: tuition and fees, room, board, books, $500/semester stipend, internships, and a laptop computer. Students must take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) in the junior year of high school to compete in the National Merit Corporation programs.

Rising Eagle Scholarship

Incoming freshmen who have scores of 1800 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT and a 3.50 high school GPA will receive the following over four years: tuition and fees, room, board and, if Pell Grant-eligible, a $500/semester stipend.

Eagle In Flight Scholarship

Incoming freshmen who have scores of 1650 on the SAT or 23 on the ACT and a 3.00 high school GPA will receive the following over four years: $2,000 a year.

Eagle In Flight Scholarship 2

Incoming freshman who meet the above criteria and major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Environmental Science will receive over four years: $3,000 a year.

AA/AS Degree Transfer Scholarship

This is a two-year undergraduate scholarship for entering North Carolina Community College graduates. This scholarship is based on having earned the AA/AS/AAS degree and GPAs: 2.75-3.00 = $2,000 a year; 3.1-3.59 = $2,500 a year; 3.6-4.00 = $3,000 a year. This scholarship covers four semesters of consecutive enrollment at NCCU. Award amounts may vary due to receiving other financial aid.

Please contact the Office of Enrollment Management for additional information: (919) 530-7651. Email: chafler@nccu.edu. Website: www.nccu.edu. Admissions: (877) 667-7533.

Athletic Scholarship

Awards range from $200 to full payment of educational expenses. You must have a documented record of sports participation and outstanding athletics ability to be eligible for this scholarship. You must meet all of the University’s admission requirements and enroll as a full-time student. Scholarships may be renewed contingent upon academic and athletic performance.

Other University Scholarships

State Grants & Scholarships

UNC Need-Based Grant

To be eligible, one must meet all of the University admissions requirements. This grant is available to North Carolina residents. The value of the award varies, and applicants are required to complete the FAFSA and submit supporting documentation if selected for verification. New entering freshmen and transfer students must apply with the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Continuing students who received the UNC Campus Grant previously may re-apply by completing the FAFSA. Awards range from $2,172 to $3,800.

N.C. Student Incentive Grant (NCSIG)

To be eligible, one must be a U.S. citizen and North Carolina resident enrolled or accepted for enrollment on a full-time basis at a North Carolina post-secondary institution, and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Award is available to undergraduates who demonstrate substantial financial need. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, indicate on the form that N.C. is his/her state of legal residence. The deadline for applying is March 15 of each year; however, funds are typically exhausted by the end of February. The annual award is $700.

North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (ELS)

The ELS provides financial assistance to needy North Carolina residents attending eligible colleges and universities located within the state of North Carolina. Eligibility is determined based on the same criteria as the Federal Pell Grant with one exception: students not eligible for the Federal Pell Grant with an estimated family contribution of $5,000 or less will be eligible for an ELS. Students who have earned baccalaureate (four-year) college degrees are ineligible. Grants will range from $100 to $2,500 for the year. Applicants must complete the FAFSA, which is also used to qualify for Federal Pell Grants.

The Golden LEAF Scholarship

This award is funded by a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to students residing in one of 56 eligible North Carolina counties who will enroll at one of the 16 public universities of the UNC System. Three categories of students will receive funding: high school students who will be freshmen, transfer students from North Carolina colleges who will enroll for the first time at UNC system campuses, and students who received Golden LEAF Scholarships at UNC system campuses during the academic year. Applications, program information, deadlines, and additional information are posted at www.ncseaa.edu/gl.htm.

Minority Access to Research Careers Program (MARC)

This program is open to juniors and seniors majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics, or Computer Science. The program is designed to increase the number of minorities in research careers in the biomedical sciences. Students committed to pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be honor students with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The program provides tuition, travel to national meetings, and a monthly stipend.

Dr. A.P. and Frances Dickson Scholarship

To be eligible for this award, one must currently reside in Hoke County, N.C., enroll as a full-time student and have an academic average of 3.0 or better. An entering freshman must be ranked in the top 25% of his/her graduating class.

James Lee Love Scholarship

To be eligible for this award, one must be an undergraduate student, enrolled full-time, a North Carolina resident and have an academic average of 3.0. An entering freshman must be ranked in the top 25% of his/her graduating class. The annual award is $2,700.

C.M. and M..D. Suther Scholarship

To be eligible for this award, one must have a 3.0 GPA, rank in the top 25% of their high school graduating class in the case of an entering freshman, and be a N.C. resident undergraduate full-time student. This award is usually made to a University scholar who is an undergraduate student. The annual award is $950.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

This program promotes student achievement and recognizes exceptionally able students who show promise of continued excellence. Recipient must be a graduate of a public or private high school in North Carolina or have a GED (General Education Development) certificate and be accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate student at a postsecondary institution. Byrd scholars are selected on the basis of demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and the promise of continued academic excellence. The maximum annual award is $1,500 and may be renewed for up to four years of undergraduate study. Applications are available from high school principals and guidance counselors of public and private high schools in North Carolina. The application deadline is in February. For additional information on this program, visit www.ofps.dpi.state.nc.us.

N.C. Education and Training Voucher Program (NC ETV)

The NC ETV program offers grants to foster youth and former foster youth to attend colleges, universities, and vocational training institutions. Students may receive up to $5,000 a year for four years. The funds may be used for tuition, books, or qualified living expenses related to post-secondary education. Additional program information is available at www.statevoucher.org.

Rehabilitation Assistance for Visually Handicapped

Student must be legally blind or have a progressive eye condition that may result in blindness, thereby creating an employment handicap for the individual. Student must be a North Carolina resident enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program. The amount of the assistance is based on financial need. The assistance covers tuition, fees, books and supplies, and reader service.

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

In order to qualify, a student must have a mental or physical disability that is a handicap to employment. There must also be a reasonable expectation that as a result of vocational rehabilitation services the person may become gainfully employed. The amount of the award is based on need and the type of program in which the individual is enrolled. It generally pays for tuition and fees. The amount of coverage for supportive services, such as attendant services, transportation, and books, depends on financial eligibility.

North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Undergraduate Criminal Justice Scholarship

Award is available to a full-time North Carolina resident undergraduates majoring in Criminal Justice. First priority in selection is given to a son or daughter of any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Second priority is given to a son or daughter of any sheriff or deputy sheriff who is deceased, retired (regular or disability). Third priority is given to any resident criminal justice student meeting NCCU’s academic and financial need criteria. The non-renewable awards are valued at $2,000 each. The annual application deadline is February 15.

Nurse Scholars Program

This program is a competitive, merit-based scholarship/loan program available to students who have chosen to enter the nursing profession. An 11-member Nurse Scholars Commission selects recipients for the award on the basis of superior academics, leadership potential, and desire to practice nursing on a full-time basis in North Carolina. Recipients must be U.S. citizens and North Carolina residents. The annual value of the award is from $3,000 to $5,000. The scholarship is renewable.

Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Program:

This loan is based upon financial need and other factors such as academic performance. Loans range from $400 to $5,000, depending upon financial need. Repayment may be made in practice service in North Carolina or in cash. The interest rate is 10% from the date of disbursement. Student has up to seven years to repay the loan in service, or 10 years to repay the loan in cash. Students are recommended by the School of Nursing.

North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics

Student must be a legal resident of North Carolina and accepted as full-time student in an undergraduate or master’s program leading to a degree in the sciences. Award recipients are chosen according to major, academic capabilities, and financial need. Maximum loans range from $3,000 to $8,500 a year depending on the degree level. Loans are renewable annually based on financial need and satisfactory academic progress.

North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program

Applicants must be North Carolina residents currently enrolled as high school seniors. Selection is made on the basis of high school grades, class standing, SAT scores, writing samples, community service, extracurricular activities, and references from teachers and members of the community. Interviews at the local and regional levels are required. Recipients must be accepted for admission. The maximum award is $6,500 per year and is renewable for four years of college. Approximately 400 Teaching Fellows are selected annually. For more information, visit the website at http://www.ncforum.org/fellows.htm.

Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loans

Recipients must be North Carolina residents and are selected on the basis of GPA, SAT scores, class rank, Congressional district, and licensure areas of need. Recipients in teaching fields receive up to $2,500 per academic year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Applications are available in December and must be submitted by the second Monday in February.

Teacher Assistant Scholarship

The 2001 North Carolina General Assembly allocated $1 million to a teacher assistant scholarship program that will enable full-time public school teacher assistants attending four-year colleges and universities (public or private) to receive a scholarship of up to $3,600 per year, including summer school. Assistants must be enrolled at colleges and universities with teacher education programs and working toward a baccalaureate and teacher licensure. Recipients will receive $1,200 per fall and spring semester; in addition, recipients may receive up to $1,200 for summer enrollment, depending on the number of semester hours attempted during the summer session(s). The program is a scholarship and does not require repayment in cash or service. Applications and procedures may be downloaded from the Web at www.ncseaa.edu.

External Scholarships

District of Columbia Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (DC LEAP)

The DC LEAP was created in 1975 by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The grant awards funds to needy residents attending postsecondary institutions around the country. DC LEAP is funded through matching funds by the District of Columbia and the federal government. Eligible applicants receive an award of up to $1,500 per year. The DC website provides useful information about the program at www.tuitiongrants.dc.gov.

DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)

The DCTAG was created in November 1999 by the District of Columbia College Access Act. The grant provides funds to District residents. DCTAG may be used to attend any of the more than 2,500 public colleges around the county. The grant pays the difference between the in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 per year. The award is paid directly to the institution. There is a lifetime maximum of $50,000. DC Web site provides useful information at www.tuitiongrants.dc.gov.

District of Columbia College Access Program (DCCAP)

Eligibility is based on the following criteria: a resident of the District who is enrolled in college as a full-time student, in good academic standing according to the standards set by the college, and demonstrates financial need. Additional information can be obtained by emailing: dccapoff@aol.com.

GlaxoSmithKline Opportunity Scholarships

Established in 1988 by Burroughs Wellcome Company in Research Triangle Park, this program offers Triangle residents the opportunity to improve their lives through further education or training. Any person who has been a permanent resident of Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake County for the previous six months, who can demonstrate the potential to succeed despite adversity, and who has an exceptional desire to improve himself or herself through further education or training may apply. There are no limitations on age, income level, previous education, course of study, or training program the applicant is planning to pursue. Scholarship may be used to begin a program or continue a program in which the applicant is already enrolled. It may be used for technical or community college programs, vocational or trade programs, or four-year college or university studies. Between four and six awards are made annually for up to $5,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Scholarship may be applied to expenses for tuition, required fees, and required books. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Triangle Community Foundation Scholarship Program, PO Box 12834, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; phone (919) 549-9840 or Email marion@trianglecf.org. All application materials must be postmarked on or before April 1.

American Indian Student Legislative Grant (AISLG)

Eligibility for this program is based on financial need, and the student must be a member of an Indian tribe recognized by the State of North Carolina or by the federal government. The student must also be classified as a N.C. resident for tuition purposes. Funds will appear as a credit on the student’s account. Up to $700 per academic year for full-time undergraduate or graduate students, or a reduced amount proportional to academic load for part-time students is available.

North Carolina National Guard Tuition Assistance Program

Student must be active member of the North Carolina Army or Air National Guard and remain a member of the National Guard for two years following the end of the academic period for which tuition assistance is provided. Student must enroll in an eligible business or trade school, or a private or state educational institution in North Carolina, and must maintain a GPA of C or better. Student may not be enrolled in a program designed primarily for preparation in a religious vocation.

Employment

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

This is an award for which a student must work. Money is earned hourly, and the student is paid bi-weekly. This award is available to undergraduate and graduate students based on need, using the information provided on the application for financial aid to determine eligibility. FWS awards will not appear as a credit on a student’s account. The average FWS undergraduate employee works 10 hours per week and typically earns from $500 to $1,000 per academic year at a minimum rate of $7.50 per hour. The average FWS graduate/ professional employee works 10 to 30 hours per week and typically earns from $1,000 to $2,000 per academic year at a minimum rate of $10 per hour. Students can make their work more meaningful by performing Community Service in the Durham community or by participating in the America Reads Program tutoring at elementary schools at a rate of $8 per hour. Students are required to have an approved Work-Study contract on file administered by the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid prior to working.

State Supported and NCCU Supported

Work-Aid

This is an award for which a student must work. The student is paid monthly. This is not a need-based program. Wage rates, hours, and conditions of employment are strictly between the student and the employer. Work-Aid awards will not appear as a credit on the student’s account.

Off-Campus Employment

This program is coordinated by the University Career Counseling and Placement Center. Students interested in using the services of this office should register with the Center to establish a credentials file.

For New Students and Re-Admitted Students

FAFSA Application

If a student is enrolling for Summer 2011, the FAFSA for 2010-11 and 2011-12 must be filed. For upcoming summer sessions, continue to use the appropriate award years. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current year and the next academic year online at www.fafsa.gov. Please indicate our school code of 002950 in section six. Please verify that North Carolina Central University is listed on the Student Aid Report. The expiration date for the FAFSA is June 30. Students attending the second session of summer school should closely monitor the deadline date to ensure that the FAFSA is processed before the deadline. Also, if a student is interested in receiving a loan, please complete the master promissory note and entrance loan counseling session online at www.studentloans.gov. The deadline date for the FAFSA appears prior to the start date for the second session of summer school.

Summer Application Process

It is a paperless application process. Prior to receiving aid for Summer School, a student must be advised by an academic advisor and registered for Summer School in the summer sessions desired. Classes must appear in BANNER. Registered students will be awarded automatically. The financial aid award will be based on the registered session(s) (Summer I, II, or I and II) and hours at the time the summer school award is processed by our office. View and accept Summer award using my EOL. Students with a prior bill or those who are studying abroad will need to complete a Summer School application available online at www.nccu.edu/ssa. Click on the “forms link” and select Study Abroad Application, Guidelines and Fund Transfer Request.

Pell Grant Qualifications (Undergraduate Students)

Students must have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the upcoming year. The student must be a current Pell Grant recipient and enrolled in at least six hours for Summer I and/or II, earned Fall and Spring hours, and registered Summer School hours must be 25 credits to be eligible to receive a second Pell Award. The amount of Pell is based on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and number of hours enrolled. In order to receive a second Pell award, full-time students must successfully complete 24 hours in the fall and spring semesters.

Types of Financial Aid

The types of financial aid available during the summer vary based on the student remaining eligibility for Pell Grant and loans. To qualify for a student or parent loan, a student must be enrolled at least on a half-time basis, i./e., undergraduates six hours, and graduates 4.5 hours. If there is a class schedule change that results in enrollment of less than half-time, the Stafford and/or PLUS loans will be cancelled.

Award Notification

An initial award notification will be mailed to your permanent address. Students are expected to visit Eagles Online for award updates and changes including reductions and cancellations.

Cancellation of Awards

Grants are awarded based on registered hours. If a student’s actual enrolled hours are reduced due to dropped or cancellation of classes, the funds will be reduced appropriately. A student must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis for student and parent loans, i.e., undergraduates six hours and graduates 4.5 hours. If there is a change in a student’s class schedule that results in enrollment of less than half-time, the Stafford and/or plus loans will be cancelled.

For Continuing Students

FAFSA Application

If a student is enrolling for Summer 2011, the FAFSA for 2010-11 and 2011-12 must be filed. Continuing students who received financial assistance for the preceding Fall or Spring semester are required to submit a SAR for the next academic year. Please indicate our school code of 002950 in section six. Please verify that North Carolina Central University is listed on the Student Aid Report (SAR). The expiration date for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is June 30th. Students attending the second session of summer school should closely monitor the deadline date to ensure that the FAFSA is processed before the deadline. Also, if a student are interested in receiving a loan, please complete the master promissory note and entrance loan counseling session online at www.studentloans.gov. The deadline date for the FAFSA appears prior to the start date for the second session of summer school.

Application Process

It is a paperless application process. Prior to receiving aid for Summer School, a student must be advised by an academic advisor and registered for Summer School in the summer sessions desired. Classes must appear in Banner. It is best to enter all classes at the same time. Registered students will be awarded automatically. The financial aid award will be based on the registered session(s) (Summer I, II, or I and II) and hours at the time the summer school award is processed by our office. View and accept Summer award using my Eagles Online.

Students with a prior bill or those who are studying abroad will need to complete a Summer School paper application available online at www.nccu.edu/ssa. Click on the “forms link” and select Study Abroad Application, Guidelines and Fund Transfer Request.

Pell Grant Qualifications (Undergraduate Students)

Students must have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming year. The student must be a current Pell Grant Recipient and enrolled in at least six hours for Summer I and/or II, earned Fall and Spring hours, and registered Summer School hours must be 25 credits to be eligible to receive a second Pell Award. The amount of Pell is based on your Expected Family Contribution and number of hours enrolled. In order to receive a second Pell award, full time students must successfully complete 24 hours in the fall and spring semesters.

Types of Financial Aid

The types of financial aid available during the summer vary based on the student’s remaining eligibility for Pell Grant and loans. To qualify for a student or parent loan, a student must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis, i.e., undergraduates six hours and graduates 4.5 hours. If there is a class schedule change that results in enrollment of less than half-time, the Stafford and/or PLUS loans will be cancelled.

Award Notification

An initial award notification will be mailed to the permanent address on file. Students are expected to visit Eagles Online for award updates and changes, including reductions and cancellations.

Cancellation of Awards

Grants are awarded based on registered hours. If the student’s actual enrolled hours are reduced due to dropped or cancellation of classes, the student’s funds will be reduced appropriately. The student must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis for student and parent loans, i.e., undergraduates six hours and graduates 4.5 hours. If there is a change in the student’s class schedule that results in enrollment of less than half-time, the Stafford and/or PLUS loans will be cancelled.

Fall

Priority Date: January 1

The application process has been simplified through FAFSA on the web. Students may electronically submit a new or renewal financial aid application on the web at www.fafsa.gov. Applying on the web allows students to track the status of their applications and make corrections, and the processing time is reduced. If students have not filed taxes, the income information reported on their W-2 forms may be used to complete the financial aid application. Tax filers may automatically transfer data from tax returns by selecting the IRS data retrieval option when completing the FAFSA.

We suggest that the student and a parent (if dependent) obtain a FAFSA PIN (personal identification number) at www.pin.gov. Electronically signing the FAFSA with a PIN expedites the application process.

The priority date for filing the financial aid application is January 1. Students are encouraged to file for financial aid on January 1. Also, tax returns should be filed early and a signed copy of the 1040, 1040A, or 1040 EZ should be retained. To avoid delays, please submit requested documents such as tax returns, verification worksheets, and W-2s to our office upon request. It is important to review each document to ensure the appropriate signatures appear.

Students who submit financial aid documents during peak months (June, July, and August) should allow additional processing time of at least one month to receive an award notification. An award notification is mailed to each student’s permanent address. The student must indicate acceptance or rejection for student and parent loans. Award decisions can be entered at Eagles Online. Students are expected to view Eagles Online for award changes, including reductions and cancellations.

Key Websites

NCCU Financial Aid Forms –www.nccu.edu/formsdocs
FAFSA – www.fafsa.gov
PIN – www.pin.ed.gov
Loan Entrance – www.studentloans.gov
MPN – www.studentloans.gov
Loan Exit – www.studentloans.gov

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Federal regulations require that schools monitor the academic progress of each applicant for financial assistance and that the school certify that the applicant is making satisfactory academic progress toward earning his/her degree or certificate. Financial aid recipients must maintain satisfactory progress in the three areas listed below:

1. Cumulative Grade Point Average
2. Hours Earned
3. Maximum Time Limit

It is the student’s responsibility to stay informed of the university’s SAP standards and to monitor their progress. For SAP purposes, student’s academic records are reviewed by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office each academic year at the end of the spring semester.Students who are not meeting one or more of the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards are not eligible for financial aid for the next academic year. Eligibility may be regained by resolving all deficiencies (except the Maximum Length of Study).

Undergraduate Degree Students

Federal regulations require the university to establish Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress, involving both qualitative (cumulative grade point average) and quantitative (hours earned compared to hours attempted), and a maximum length of study. This requirement applies to all applicants for any federal assistance, including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program, which includes the Federal Stafford and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans for students, and Federal PLUS Loans for parents of undergraduate students. The same standards may apply to all assistance from the State of North Carolina and all other aid that is determined by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office. To be eligible for financial aid at NCCU, regardless of whether aid was received in the past, students must be in compliance with all three of the following areas: cumulative GPA, hours earned, and maximum length of study.

Cumulative Grade Point Average

Students must maintain the minimum cumulative GPA indicated for satisfactory progress toward graduation requirements. These standards are consistent with academic standards required for graduation.

Total Hours Earned at NCCU Plus accepted Hours Transferred from Other Institutions

In order to receive federal financial aid or other need-based aid, a student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) must meet the minimum requirement as defined below:

Undergraduate students who have attempted 65 or more semester hours must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Hours Earned (Compared to Hours Attempted)

We recommend that undergraduate students attempt to earn at least 32 hours per academic year in order to graduate in four years for programs that require 124 credit hours. To remain eligible for financial aid, students must earn 67% of total attempted hours for the previous enrollment periods as indicated below:

Percentage of Total Hours Attempted that must be completed – 67%.

Note: To remain eligible for financial aid, undergraduate students must earn 67% of total attempted hours for all previous periods of enrollment. Full-time enrollment is 12 or more course credit hours. Half-time enrollment is six course credit hours.

For financial aid purposes, the following definitions and conditions apply:

• To earn hours at NCCU, one must receive a grade of A, B, C, or D (including “+” or “-“). All other grades, including F, I, W, WC, WF, AU, NU or NP, do not earn hours.
• Classes from which a student withdraws after the drop/add period count as hours attempted but not earned. Therefore, withdrawing from classes after the drop/add period will negatively affect students’ ability to satisfy the hours earned standard.
• Audited courses count as hours attempted but not earned. Therefore, auditing classes will negatively affect students’ ability to satisfy the hours earned standard.
• When a student repeats a course, the total attempted hours will increase with each repeat, but the student may only earn hours for a successfully completed course once. Therefore, repeating courses may negatively affect students’ ability to satisfy the hours earned standard.
• Accepted transfer credit will count as both attempted and earned hours.

Maximum Length of Study

To remain eligible for financial aid, undergraduate students must complete their degree requirements within 150 percent of the published length of their academic program. At NCCU, this means that students in programs requiring 124 hours for graduation will be eligible for financial aid during the first 186 attempted hours as an undergraduate. All attempted hours are counted, including transfer hours, whether or not financial aid was received, or the course work was successfully completed. The maximum length of study will be reviewed every semester. No financial aid will be disbursed for the student during subsequent semesters unless the student has an approved Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal.

Annual Satisfactory Academic Progress Reviews

At the end of the First Session of Summer School, a year-end review is completed, and students who are out of compliance with one or more of the satisfactory academic progress standards become ineligible for further financial aid until all deficiencies are remedied. The Scholarships and Student Aid Office sends written notification of ineligibility to students at their permanent addresses as listed in official university records in the Registrar’s Office. Satisfactory Academic Progress and eligibility for financial aid are determined each academic year after the summer school grades are available.

Regaining Eligibility for Financial Aid

Students who meet the standards are eligible for financial assistance for the next enrollment period. To regain eligibility for financial aid, a student may consult with a financial aid counselor to determine the appropriate alternatives. The following may be considered for regaining eligibility for financial aid:

• Taking courses during the summer session(s).
• Repeating failed courses.
• Removing incomplete grades.
• Reviewing repeated courses to ensure that highest grade has been computed.

Cumulative GPAs can only be improved by course work at NCCU. Hours-earned deficiencies may be made up by attendance at NCCU or another institution. However, if enrolling elsewhere, the student must complete the appropriate transfer study forms and have the course work pre-approved by the Dean of the college or school for the program of study at NCCU prior to enrolling at the other institution. Following completion of course work elsewhere, the student must request that an academic transcript be sent to the NCCU Registrar’s Office. Once deficiencies have been remedied, the student must notify the Scholarships and Student Aid Office and request reinstatement of eligibility. This process begins when all grades and credit hours are officially recorded in the Registrar’s Office at NCCU. Once the maximum length of study standard has been exceeded, financial aid eligibility ends, even if the student is in compliance with the other two standards.

Summer School

Satisfactory Academic Progress for Summer School will be based on the student’s eligibility for the previous academic year. A student who meets the requirements for fall and spring semesters will also qualify for financial aid for the summer sessions. However, if a student is deemed ineligible during the spring semester, he/she will not qualify for financial aid for the upcoming fall semester and any future terms until the student meets the satisfactory academic progress policy.

Appeals

Federal regulations allow for certain cases in which the school may waive the standards. Specifically, if a student’s failure to be in compliance with one or more areas of satisfactory academic progress is due to events beyond the student’s control such as a student’s extended illness, serious illness or death in the immediate family, or other significant trauma, and if such mitigating circumstances can be appropriately documented for the specific term(s) in which the deficiency occurred, the student may appeal to the Scholarships and Student Aid Office. Eligibility may be regained by appeal. Contact the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid Office to obtain a Satisfactory Academic Appeal form or visit our website at www.nccu.edu/SSA.

For further information regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress, the student should contact: Scholarships and Student Aid Office, North Carolina Central University, P. O. Box 19496, Durham, NC 27707. Phone (919) 530-6180, or fax to (919) 530-7959.