College shouldn't break the bank. Grants for college students, such as Pell Grants and other federal educational grants, are a valuable form of financial aid you don't have to repay (except in certain circumstances). To be considered for these grants, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Paying for college doesn't have to be confusing. If you are curious about how grant money can help fund your education, this video breaks down essential points about college grants including who is eligible, how to stay eligible, how grants work and more.
As a foundational source of federal financial aid, Pell Grants can open doors to other federal and nonfederal aid. They’re designed to provide essential funding support for those with financial need. For more information about Pell Grants, check out these videos.
This grant is for students with the greatest financial need. If you’re a Pell Grant recipient with a low Expected Family Contribution (EFC), you’ll be among the first to be considered for FSEOG funds to help cover educational costs.
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
Available for eligible students across the 16 UNC campuses, UNC Grants funds provide support for North Carolina students pursuing their degrees at a public university in the state.
This scholarship program supports North Carolina residents attending college in-state, particularly those from rural or economically distressed counties. I
For North Carolina residents with demonstrated financial need, the ELS assists students in eligible in-state colleges and universities.
NC Reach offers financial support for your college education if you’ve aged out of North Carolina public foster care or were adopted from the system after age 12.
If you want to pursue a career in fields like teaching, nursing, allied health or medicine, you can receive financial support through forgivable loans, provided you work in critical employment areas within North Carolina.
UNC Pembroke offers the Experiential Learning Grant to help students succeed in internships, fellowships, apprenticeships and other real-world learning experiences. This grant provides financial support to those facing unmet basic needs, such as transportation, food, housing and more. If you have any questions, please contact our Basic Needs Project Manager, Anthony Hunt, at 910.775.4381 or email Anthony.Hunt2@uncp.edu.
Experiential learning enables you to apply classroom knowledge to real-world settings through:
To qualify for the Experiential Learning Grant, applicants must:
Be sure to submit the Proof of Experiential Learning Document with your application.
The primary goal of the FATE grant program is to increase the number of American Indian teachers equipped to work in American Indian communities.
This program addresses the shortage of American Indian teachers by providing financial assistance to remove obstacles that often prevent students from pursuing teaching degrees while also offering essential professional development.
As North Carolina's historic American Indian university, UNCP is proud to train the next generation of classroom teachers and K-12 administrators.
The FATE program offers significant financial assistance to remove barriers to obtaining a teaching degree. Covered expenses include:
FATE provides a range of support services:
FATE continues to assist new teachers for two years after graduation, offering critical support.:
Explore key scholarship opportunities and specialized financial aid programs through our video series. Get insights into resources like the SEANC Scholarship, UNC Need-Based Grants and more.
If you have questions, reach out to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at:
Lumbee Hall
PO Box 1510 Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910.521.6255
Fax: 910.775.4159
Email: fa@uncp.edu
Business Hours:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
