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Providing Access to Possibilities

Undergraduate Aid & Costs


College is a big investment in your future—personally, professionally and financially.

We offer options to help you make college more affordable, so you can feel confident and empowered about your decision to attend Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø.

You will find that a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø degree is recognized and respected by employers in the job market.

Making College Affordable


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Value. It’s a small word, but it can mean big things. We would argue that the value of a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø education far exceeds its price tag. We also recognize that a college education is often one of the most significant investments a family makes. In our view, affordability should not be a barrier to enrollment.

Every student deserves access to an affordable education. We have the resources to make it happen.

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Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Tuition-Free Guarantee


At Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, we believe cost should never stand in the way of opportunity. Beginning in fall 2026, the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Tuition-Free Guarantee ensures that eligible new first-year and transfer students from North and South Carolina can pursue their education without the burden of tuition debt. Families with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less, according to the FAFSA, automatically qualify, making a nationally recognized Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø education more accessible than ever.

This transformational program covers 100 percent of undergraduate tuition through a combination of federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships—no loans required. The guarantee is renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) of full-time study, providing predictable costs and peace of mind for students and families. 

Combined with Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s strong tradition of academic excellence, personalized support and commitment to student success, the guarantee reflects our investment in future leaders who will serve and shape our communities.

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Types of Financial Aid


At Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, 100 percent of undergraduate students receive scholarships or financial assistance, with more than $30 million awarded annually.

We offer merit, talent, need-based and other scholarships for all our qualified and deserving students.

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Cost of Attendance


It’s the big question on every prospective college student’s mind: how much is tuition and room and board?

The cost of attendance is determined based on what financial aid you receive (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) and your expected family contribution. 

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Paying Your Bill


You will be responsible for paying your tuition, fees and other charges each semester, and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø provides several payment methods to help you with this process. 

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Book cover of A Fever in the Heartland and Tim Egan author photo

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Tim Egan will visit Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø in March 2027 to deliver the inaugural Huffman Lecture on Social Justice, focused on democracy and civic responsibility.

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After immigrating from Korea to Hawaii, Agnes Park crossed a continent to attend Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø. She graduated in 1924, and in 2025, her granddaughter traced the journey of one of the first international Bears.

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