University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Public
Four-year
Degree-granting
Currently operating

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Public
Four-year
Degree-granting
Currently operating

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Scholarships & Tuition Assistance at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Explore verified funding programs that may be relevant to this college. Eligibility and award amounts depend on each program's official rules.

6 verified opportunities · Registry reviewed 2026-09-08

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Federal

3 verified

Federal grantU.S. Department of EducationOpen

Federal Pell Grant

Need-based federal grant funding for eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree, with limited post-baccalaureate teacher-certification exceptions.

Published program amount: Up to $7,395 for the 2026–27 award year
Application: Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA and complete any documents requested by the college.

Key requirements

Eligible participating institution
Award depends in part on enrollment intensity
Eligibility and amount depend on the FAFSA-calculated Student Aid Index and other federal rules
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for the 2026–27 award year; state and college deadlines may be earlier

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College-specific

2 verified

Institutional grantUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillDate not published

Carolina Covenant

Need-based
Automatic consideration
Published criteria guarantee

UNC identifies qualifying low-income undergraduates through the financial-aid process and meets need without loans through grants, scholarships, and work-study.

Published program amount: A debt-free financial-aid package meeting demonstrated need through scholarships, grants, and work-study.
Application: Complete UNC's financial-aid applications; no separate Carolina Covenant application is required.

Key requirements

Dependent North Carolina residents and nonresidents, plus independent North Carolina residents; independent nonresidents are not eligible

Earned aid

1 verified

Earned aid is paid for eligible work. It is separate from grants and scholarships and is not an automatic tuition discount.

Earned aidU.S. Department of Education and participating employersOpen

Federal Work-Study

Part-time employment for eligible students with financial need. Money is earned through eligible employment; it is not an automatic tuition discount.

Published program amount: Earnings depend on the job, pay rate, scheduled hours, and the student's work-study award
Application: Submit the FAFSA, ask the college about its process, and apply for an eligible work-study job if awarded.

Key requirements

College must participate and have available Federal Work-Study funds
Meet the college's enrollment requirements
Demonstrate financial need under federal and college rules
Receive a work-study award from the college

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Explore verified funding programs that may be relevant to this college. Eligibility and award amounts depend on each program's official rules.

6 verified opportunities · Registry reviewed 2026-09-08

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DegreePilot verifies a selective set of named opportunities, not every scholarship or grant.

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Federal

3 verified

Federal grantU.S. Department of EducationOpen

Federal Pell Grant

Published program amount: Up to $7,395 for the 2026–27 award year
Application: Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA and complete any documents requested by the college.

Key requirements

Eligible participating institution
Award depends in part on enrollment intensity
Eligibility and amount depend on the FAFSA-calculated Student Aid Index and other federal rules
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for the 2026–27 award year; state and college deadlines may be earlier

View official program

College-specific

2 verified

Institutional grantUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillDate not published

Carolina Covenant

Need-based
Automatic consideration
Published criteria guarantee

UNC identifies qualifying low-income undergraduates through the financial-aid process and meets need without loans through grants, scholarships, and work-study.

Published program amount: A debt-free financial-aid package meeting demonstrated need through scholarships, grants, and work-study.
Application: Complete UNC's financial-aid applications; no separate Carolina Covenant application is required.

Key requirements

Dependent North Carolina residents and nonresidents, plus independent North Carolina residents; independent nonresidents are not eligible

Earned aid

1 verified

Earned aid is paid for eligible work. It is separate from grants and scholarships and is not an automatic tuition discount.

Earned aidU.S. Department of Education and participating employersOpen

Federal Work-Study

Part-time employment for eligible students with financial need. Money is earned through eligible employment; it is not an automatic tuition discount.

Published program amount: Earnings depend on the job, pay rate, scheduled hours, and the student's work-study award
Application: Submit the FAFSA, ask the college about its process, and apply for an eligible work-study job if awarded.

Key requirements

College must participate and have available Federal Work-Study funds
Meet the college's enrollment requirements
Demonstrate financial need under federal and college rules
Receive a work-study award from the college

Federal grantU.S. Department of Education and participating collegesOpen

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Campus-based federal grant for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, with priority generally given to students with the lowest Student Aid Indexes who also receive Pell Grants.

Published program amount: $100–$4,000 for a full academic year in most cases
Application: Submit the FAFSA early and ask the college financial-aid office about its FSEOG process.

Key requirements

College must participate and have available FSEOG funds
Exceptional financial need; school packaging rules and available funds apply
Cannot already hold a bachelor's or first professional degree
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Ask this college's financial-aid office whether FSEOG is available. It is a campus-based program with limited funds and is not offered by every college.

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; college priority deadlines are usually earlier because funds are limited

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Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Undergraduate
Eligible undergraduate program
College must participate and have available FSEOG funds
Exceptional financial need; school packaging rules and available funds apply
Cannot already hold a bachelor's or first professional degree
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Renewal

Not guaranteed; reviewed by the college each award year

Submit the FAFSA each year
Continue meeting federal and college eligibility rules
Funds must remain available

Published deadlines

Open — Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; college priority deadlines are usually earlier because funds are limited (2026–27 federal-aid applicants)

Important notes

The usual annual maximum is $4,000; an approved study-abroad program may permit up to $4,400.
A listed range does not mean funds are available at this college or predict an award.

Official sources

Award year: 2026–27

2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook: FSEOG — official external websiteFederal Student Aid · Verified 2026-08-25 · Verified current

Federal grantU.S. Department of EducationOpen

TEACH Grant

Federal grant for eligible students preparing to teach in a high-need field at a school or educational service agency serving low-income students.

Published program amount: Up to $3,772 per year for grants first disbursed before October 1, 2027
Application: Submit the FAFSA, contact the college, complete TEACH Grant counseling, and sign an Agreement to Serve or Repay.

Key requirements

Participating institution
Coursework needed for a teaching career in an eligible high-need field
Meet federal academic eligibility rules or an allowed alternative
Complete TEACH Grant counseling and an Agreement to Serve or Repay

Ask this college whether it participates in TEACH Grant and whether your education program is TEACH-Grant-eligible.

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; the college may set an earlier deadline

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Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate in an eligible program
TEACH-Grant-eligible education program
Participating institution
Coursework needed for a teaching career in an eligible high-need field
Meet federal academic eligibility rules or an allowed alternative
Complete TEACH Grant counseling and an Agreement to Serve or Repay
Complete four academic years of qualifying full-time teaching within eight years
Teach in a high-need field at an eligible low-income school or educational service agency

Renewal

May be received in later eligible years within federal limits

Continue in a TEACH-Grant-eligible program
Complete required counseling and agreements

Published deadlines

Open — Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; the college may set an earlier deadline (2026–27 federal-aid applicants)

Important notes

Important: if the service obligation is not completed and no exception applies, the grant converts to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan that must be repaid with interest.
The statutory annual maximum is $4,000; the displayed 2026–27 amount reflects the current 5.7% sequestration reduction for the stated disbursement period.

Official sources

Institutional scholarshipMorehead-Cain FoundationOpen

Morehead-Cain Scholarship

Merit-based
Competitive selection

A competitive four-year UNC scholarship covering core college costs and funded enrichment, entered through nomination, direct application where allowed, or limited admissions referral.

Published program amount: Four years of tuition, books, room and board or semester stipend, plus four funded summers and discovery funding.
Application: Use the applicable nomination, direct-application, or Admissions Referral route and complete the separate Morehead-Cain application.

Key requirements

Application routes vary for North Carolina, other U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, and international candidates
Enroll at UNC–Chapel Hill
Leadership, character, scholarship, and physical vigor are evaluated
Not a transfer award

Entry routes vary by location and nominating-school status; selection is highly competitive and separate from UNC admission.

Deadline — Open: Class of 2031 application opened

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Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Incoming first-year undergraduate
Undergraduate degree
Application routes vary for North Carolina, other U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, and international candidates
Enroll at UNC–Chapel Hill
Leadership, character, scholarship, and physical vigor are evaluated
Not a transfer award
First year
Nomination or another published entry route is required
Admission to UNC remains separate

Renewal

Four years and four summers under program participation terms

Meet Morehead-Cain program and UNC standing requirements

Published deadlines

Open — Class of 2031 application opened (Prospective Morehead-Cain Class of 2031 candidates)

Important notes

Opening date is shown for context; applicants must consult the official route-specific deadline schedule.

Official sources

Award year: Morehead-Cain Class of 2031 selection cycle

Eligibility and Application — official external websiteMorehead-Cain Foundation · Verified 2026-09-07 · Verified currentApplies to: Class of 2031 selection cycle