IMPORTANT: Federal student loan amounts are now tied to your enrollment status (full- or part-time) and credit hours per semester. Changes to either could reduce your aid award. See here for the latest information on these changes.
There are many types of financial aid available to UNC Greensboro students looking for assistance with the costs of college. Aid can come from a variety of sources that may or may not require a FAFSA. UNCG recommends that all students file a FAFSA every year to maximize their eligibility for the most types of aid.
FEDERAl Direct and PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL Loans
Federal Direct Loans
UNC Greensboro participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program, which allows eligible students to borrow federal loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education rather than a private lender. Visit the Federal Direct Loans page to learn about loan types, eligibility requirements, borrowing limits, interest rates, and the steps needed to receive and manage your loans.
Private educational loans are available through private lenders and may help cover educational expenses not met by other financial aid resources. Visit the Private Educational Loans page to learn about the application process, lender selection, eligibility requirements, and important information to consider before borrowing.
Federal grants, unlike loans, are sources of free money that generally do not have to be repaid. Most grants are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need based on their FAFSA. The FAFSA must be completed each year to verify continued eligibility for grants. More detailed information about federal grants is available on the Federal Student Aid website.
Types of grants
Awarded on the basis of financial need to citizens or eligible non-citizens enrolled at the undergraduate level, who have no prior bachelor’s degree. There is a maximum of 12 full time semesters of eligibility. Must file FAFSA.
Awarded on the basis of financial need to full-time undergraduate students, who have no prior bachelor’s degree. Must file FAFSA. (Priority given to those who file before the FAFSA priority date.)
TEACH is a forgivable loan program available to undergraduate and graduate students seeking their degrees to teach in a high need field and at a Title I school.
To be eligible for a TEACH Grant, students must:
Complete a FAFSA
Enroll in one of UNCG’s TEACH eligible programs
Be admitted to the Teacher’s Academy
Meet certain academic requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on one or more portions of a college admissions test or maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25)
Students can receive a maximum of $4000 per academic year. (The actual amount may vary from year to year.)
Undergraduate students can receive a maximum cumulative total of $16,000.
Graduate students can receive a maximum cumulative total of $8,000.
Note: In order for a TEACH Grant to remain a grant and not convert to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan, a student must teach for four years in a high need subject at a Title I school.
B-12/Hard of Hearing Teacher Lic BS
Biology Education BA
Biology Education BS
Chemistry Education BA
Chemistry Education BS
Comprehensive Science Ed MAT
Elementary Ed/Special Ed: Dual Major BS
English 2nd Language Ed MAT
French Education BA
French Education MAT
Integrated Science/Secondary Science Tch Licensure BA
Latin Education BA
Mathematics Education BA
Mathematics Education BS
Mathematics Education: Applied Math BS
Mathematics Education: Computer Science BS
Mathematics Education: Pure Math BS
Mathematics Education: Statistics BS
Middle Grade Ed (Mathematics) MAT
Middle Grade Ed (Science) MAT
Middle Grades Mathematics BS
Middle Grades Science BS
Physics Education BA
Physics Education BS
Spanish Education BA
Spanish Education MAT
Special Education: General Curriculum BS
State Aid Programs
Requires a FAFSA each year. For more information on Scholarships visit the Scholarships Page of Spartan Central.
North Carolina offers several grants and scholarship programs specifically to state residents. Other states have similar programs and out-of-state students are encouraged to research options in their home states.
Students must file a FAFSA to be considered for state-funded grants. Most grants require demonstrated financial need and a new FAFSA filed annually to demonstrate continued eligibility.
The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians making $80,000 or less pay for their tuition and fees to attend any community college or public university in the state. Eligible students attending a public university will receive at least $5,000. This is money that doesn’t have to be repaid. The scholarship combines the federal Pell Grant with the state-funded financial aid program into a simplified, predictable scholarship award for North Carolina students.
When a student reviews their financial aid letter, they should keep in mind that Next NC will appear as state funding, and the federal Pell Grant will be listed separately. Together, these two amounts create their Next NC Scholarship award.
Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need to full-time, incoming first-year students. Applications should be made through the Aubrey Lee Brooks Foundation and applicants must file a FAFSA. See the CFNC website for additional details.
Forgivable Education Loans for Service Program (FELS)
Awarded on the basis of academic achievement to NC residents. Students are required to meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and be willing to work in NC in a designated critical employment area. For additional details.
Golden Leaf Scholarship
Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students, enrolled full-time, who are enrolled at a participating NC public university. See CFNC website for additional information. File a FAFSA.
Incentive For Native Americans
Awarded to Native American students who are enrolled full-time. Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for list of additional requirements and application.
Transforming Principal Preparation Program
Awarded to graduate students who are enrolled full-time and who are NC residents, and who are studying School Administration. For additional information.
NC Reach
Provides funding to college students who aged out of North Carolina public foster care or whose adoption from North Carolina public foster care was finalized on or after their 12th birthday. To apply for this program, please visit ncreach.org/apply. Additional information may be obtained by calling the NC Reach team at (800) 585-6112, or by clicking the “Contact Us” on the NC Reach homepage.
Federal Work-Study may be offered to undergraduate students as part of the total financial aid package. A very limited amount of funds are available for this program each year, so students interested in obtaining Federal Work-Study should file their FAFSA as early as possible.
Note: The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will cancel your Federal Work-Study Award if you do not accept it within four weeks of receiving your award.
Students who want Federal Work-Study, but were not awarded, should contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to have their eligibility reviewed. If eligible, they can be placed on a wait list to be awarded if funds become available.
Students awarded work-study must find their own work-study job. The easiest way to do this is through UNCG’s Handshake application which lists available work-study positions.
Jobs are available at approved on- and off-campus sites and include positions like:
Community Resource Specialist
Tutor
Public Relations Assistant
Marketing Assistant
Child Care Assistant
Art Gallery Assistant
Fitness Assistant
Museum Floor Assistant
Referral Specialist
Youth Sports
Social Work
Grant Writer
After accepting a position, students must complete employment forms before starting work. These include an I-9 (available through Career & Professional Development), and a W-4 and NC-4 (available through the hiring department/organization).
Work-study positions usually require a commitment of at least one full semester. Students work with their supervisor to establish a regular schedule of about 8-12 hours per week that accommodates their class commitments.
During the semester, students typically begin work each semester during the first full week of classes and stop work on the last day of classes.
Students are expected to meet all expectations of their supervisors in their work-study roles. Professional behavior and communication are expected at all times. Students who are terminated from a Federal Work-Study position may lose their Federal Work-Study award for the remainder of the year.
Students can earn wages through their work-study job up to a maximum dollar amount that’s indicated in the official financial aid package. Hourly pay rate varies depending on the position and student’s previous experience.
Work-study paychecks are issued once a month at the end of the month. Pay periods run from the 11th day of one month to the 10th day of the next month.
Graduate students may have access to assistantships and fellowships to help fund the cost of their education. Graduate Assistantships provide students opportunities for professional experience, academic training, and financial support while pursing graduate degrees. Assistantships are paid positions that support the teaching, research, or service mission of UNC Greensboro. Fellowships may be offered by UNC Greensboro or may be nationally competitive grants, scholarships, and similar funding opportunities for students. Typically, fellowships fund study, research, or teaching in the United States or abroad. More information on graduate assistantships and fellowships can be found on the Graduate School site.
Emergency Aid
UNCG has resources available to assist students who have an urgent need for emergency financial assistance. These aid resources are for true emergencies and not to be used for typical institutional expenses including tuition and fees.
An Emergency Loan is a short-term loan granted by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to students who need assistance in covering expenses that result from unforeseen situations. Students can apply for an Emergency Loan through UNCGenie under the Financial Aid tab. The application opens at the start of each semester.
Students may not take out more than one Emergency Loan per semester.
Emergency Loans must be paid back in 30 days or by the end of the current semester, whichever is closer. Students may repay with pending financial aid or Veteran’s Benefits for the current term, or from their employment (must provide a current paystub).
The SAFE fund is a non-cash emergency fund set up to provide one-time emergency assistance to current UNCG students. This fund is managed through UNCG Student Affairs and more information can be found on the SAFE web page.
The Spartan Open Pantry is a food pantry for students and staff in need of assistance. They also offer mini-pantries in different locations on campus, a clothing pantry, and hot meals weekly during the semester.
