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Last Updated:10/12/2023 and all information on this page is accurate and up-to-date
Financial Aid FAQ
Complete the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at https://fafsa.gov/. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and quick. See NC State’s NC State’s Applying for Aid.
The Net Price Calculator on NC State’s website can help you estimate your financial aid and out-of-pocket expenses.
If additional information is required, you will receive a letter from this office. Follow-up requests are made by email. You may also check online by logging into MyPack Portal and navigating to your financial aid page.
Yes, top applicants may receive funding offers in the form of teaching assistantships or fellowships.
You are notified by an email sent to your NC State email address. Awards may also be viewed on MyPack Portal in the My Financial Aid section.
If you have submitted the FAFSA and other requested documentation by March 1, you should expect to receive an award decision the first week of April.
The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid awards scholarships, as do the colleges of engineering and sciences.
If you apply for admission by November 1, you will automatically be considered for merit scholarships.
To learn about specific scholarship programs and college-based awards, please go to NC State’s Scholarships.
The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid award scholarships as do the colleges of engineering and sciences.
To be considered for need-based scholarships, you must apply for admission by November 1 and financial aid by March 1. You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for financial assistance.
To learn about specific scholarship programs and college-based awards, please go to NC State’s Scholarships.
Can’t find your answer? Please contact our Program Coordinator Linda Smith | lcsmith2@ncsu.edu | 919.515.2350.