Carolina works hard to make the dream of an excellent college education possible. A key step is keeping Carolina affordable for all students. Doing so bolsters our ability to build a strong community, strengthen student success and serve North Carolina and beyond.
Keep reading to learn about how Carolina works to make a world-class education accessible to all.
Expanding its long-standing commitment to access and affordability, UNC-Chapel Hill will cover tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduates whose family income is less than $80,000, starting fall 2024.
“We want to make sure students know financial constraints should not stand in the way of their dreams,” said Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT TO N.C. FAMILIES.
At UNC, we serve our students by ensuring that finances are never a barrier to the world-class education we provide. We live our values as a public institution, allowing our student body to flourish while advancing the mission of the University. UNC is where access meets excellence.
Rachelle Feldman, vice provost for enrollment
All across the University, students are following passions, discovering new interests and making their own mark at Carolina. Check out a story below to learn about a Tar Heel making the most of their affordable education.
A Blue Sky Scholarship helped junior Heather Norland follow her dream without taking on a financial burden.
The Harvey Beech Scholar talks about challenges he’s faced, balancing his duties and creating a more open and inclusive Carolina.
Emily Shipway belongs to the first cohort of this program, which supports rural first-generation college students.
Through her health policy studies and skateboarding, Louise Hoff is finding community in Chapel Hill.
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