The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at Rockingham Community College. The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid. As a student of RCC you will receive at least $3,000. The scholarship award can be used for things beyond tuition, including things like fees, books, food, and housing. Students with the greatest need for financial aid could qualify for additional funding to help make paying for college more manageable.
Who is eligible to receive the Next NC Scholarship?
To receive the Next NC Scholarship, you must be:
- A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition
- A high school graduate (high school equivalency completers are eligible)
- From a household with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or
less - Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate curriculum program for the 2024-2025
academic year - Taking at least 6 credit hours per semester (part-time students will receive a
partial award) - Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of RCC
- A student who has completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA, with a resulting Student
Aid Index (SAI) at or below 7,500 (once complete, the financial aid office will
determine and confirm eligibility.)
How do I apply for the Next NC Scholarship?
- Applying is simple. Just submit the FAFSA form. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive
the Next NC Scholarship. There are no additional forms to fill out.
Applying for Financial Aid at RCC
- Complete the RCC admissions process at this link. (You must apply for admission before receiving financial aid!)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). RCC’s school code is 002958.
- When the Financial Aid Office receives a copy of your FAFSA from the U.S. Department of Education, a letter may be sent to you requesting any additional information we need to process your file. Once all documents are received, your financial aid file will be reviewed for a possible award.
- If it is determined that you are eligible for aid, you will receive a financial aid award letter along with several other important documents about your financial aid package. Carefully read all materials!
- Follow up with the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions.
If you are a veteran, please see our Veterans Affairs page for additional information.
We encourage all RCC students to complete the RCC Foundation Scholarship Application.
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Award Information
Each student who receives financial aid is responsible for reading and understanding applicable documents below. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions.
- Award Letter Instructions
- Summer Pell Grant Policy
- Estimated Cost of Attendance
- Important Award Information
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- Return of Title IV Funds Policy
- Clock Hour Conversion (Practical Nursing and BLET Students)
