Play VideoApplying for Aid
If you need financial help for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a great place to start. FAFSA can give you access to Pell grants, Stafford loans and work-study funds to help you reach graduation. Students must report UNCP’s Federal School Code when they file in order for UNCP to consider them for financial aid.
Financial Aid Overview
Play VideoTo receive financial aid, you must be fully admitted to UNC Pembroke. FAFSA typically opens on October 1 for the following academic year.
To get the most aid, submit your application by the priority deadline of March 1. Late applications may receive less aid.
A new FAFSA should be filed each year the student wants to be considered for financial aid. File as early as possible for the best chance for the most aid.
Tips for Filing FAFSA
Our goal at the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is to assist and advise you
through the financial aid process. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you need help
with your financial aid application.
Why You Should Apply
All students should complete the FAFSA — even if you have a plan to pay for college or think you won’t qualify. You may be surprised! Plus, you need a completed FAFSA to apply for federal student loans or UNCP scholarships.
As a general rule, you should file the FAFSA as early as possible for the best access to the maximum aid available. There is limited financial aid funding in some areas like state grants, so students who apply by the priority date receive priority access to those limited funds. UNCP's Priority Filing deadline is March 1.
If you missed the FAFSA Priority Filing deadline don't worry, It’s not too late! We process FAFSAs all year round!
What You Need To Apply
For your financial aid application, you need:
- A list of schools to which you plan to apply
- Your FSA ID
- Your and your parents’ social security numbers
- A copy of previous tax returns
- Records of any untaxed income & assets
- The UNCP Federal School Code: 002954
Make sure both the student and parent (for undergraduate dependent students) sign the FAFSA or it will be rejected.
Avoid Delays
Submitting your FAFSA
Play VideoSubmitting your FAFSA accurately is the first step in securing financial aid at UNC Pembroke. Be sure to read all instructions carefully — mistakes or missing information can slow down the process and delay your aid.
Here are a few common errors to avoid:
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Double-check your personal information. Make sure your name, date of birth, and Social Security number are all entered correctly.
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Pay close attention to tax sections. Use the FAFSA help buttons to identify the correct tax line numbers. Whenever possible, use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import your tax data—this reduces the chance of errors.
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Respond quickly to any follow-up requests. If you're selected for verification or asked to provide additional information, submit it as soon as possible to avoid processing delays.
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Keep copies of your documents. You may need to provide supporting paperwork to UNCP’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships later.
DEPENDENCY STATUS ON THE FAFSA
Dependency status determines whose information must be reported on the FAFSA. A dependent student is required to report both student and parent information. An independent student will report only student (and spouse, if applicable) information. More info about how to determine dependency status is on the Department of Education website.
Accessing Your Financial Aid
Manage your financial aid through BraveWeb. Here, you’ve got two resources at your fingertips. Access registration, your academic
transcripts and your financial aid through Banner Self-Service. Or view refund amounts,
review charges and make payments at the Online Account Center.
- Login to BraveWeb.
- Click the drop-down arrow next to your name in the upper right-hand corner.
- Select “Profile.”
- Find your identity number here, which will begin with 840XXXXXX.
- Log into BraveWeb and select “Banner Self-Service.”
- Select “Student and Financial Aid” and then “Financial Aid.”
- Select “Financial Aid Authorization.”
- Click “I Agree.”
- Log into BraveWeb and select “Banner Self-Service.”
- Select “Student and Financial Aid” and then “Financial Aid.”
- Click “My Award Information.”
- Click “View Award Offer by Aid Year” and select the appropriate year range.
- Click “Submit” and then “Award Overview” to see your aid award.
- Log into BraveWeb and click “Online Account Center.”
- Click “Quick View” to see your current account status.
- Click “Current Balance Owed” to view any amounts you owe or refunds you’ll receive. Refunds will be displayed as a negative number.
- Click “Current Activity” to see a description of your billing charges.
How to Maintain Aid Eligibility
After receiving financial aid, students must continue meeting certain requirements in order to continue qualifying for aid in the future. Students must:
- Make satisfactory progress toward earning their degree or certificate.
- Continue enrolling in courses required to complete their degree or certificate.
- Maintain at least half-time enrollment in an eligible degree or certificate program, excluding repeated coursework.
- Not exceed certain credit hour maximums.
Important Forms
Have a specific need? There’s probably a form for it. To digitally sign any of the
forms below, download Adobe Reader. If you don’t have that application, print a PDF form and fill it out in blue or
black ink. Then, email it to the Office of Financial Aid, and we’ll take care of the
rest.
Questions?
If you have questions about Financial Aid and Scholarships reach out to us!
or call us at 910.521.6255
Send us a message and one of our counselors will get back to you.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
- Office hours: Monday, Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Phone: 910.521.6255
- Email: Contact Form
- Mailing Address: PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372
- Campus Address: Lumbee Hall (Drop-Ins Welcome)