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What UNC Chapel Hill Fin Aid Are You Eligible For?

The sum total of attendance at UNC Chapel Hill can appear tremendous, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be available as scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.

The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Topics of Discussion

  • Financial Aid for First Years
  • Scholarships & Grants for First Years
  • Financial Aid Based on Income
  • Scholarship Money Per Undergraduate
  • Link to UNC Chapel Hill Financial Aid Calculator
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

What is in an Average Financial Aid Offer at UNC Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's typical financial aid plan for new first year students is $23,059. Approximately 44.0% of new students receive some financial aid, the majority of which is scholarships and grants.

College Discounts

Financial aid helps decrease the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. However, bear in mind that the only true college discount are scholarships & grants.

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What About Student Loans?

A college loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Learn how much student loan debt from UNC Chapel Hill you may end up taking on.

How Much Aid Is Available in Scholarships & Grants?

The below numbers refer to grants and scholarships mainly provided by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

41.0% of first year students (1,776 total) were given scholarships at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, averaging $12,482 per person. This ranks in the top 40th percentile of all schools in the country.

As well as scholarships, 22.0% of first year students (969 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,100 a person.

Check out the typical amount of grants and scholarships first years get by looking at the graph below.

Scholarships, Grants... What's the Difference?

Grants are typically based on need while scholarships are merit-based.

Financial Aid per Family Income

The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship allocations by income level for first year students getting any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.

Income LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k8.3%$19,750
Income 30k-48k6.6%$17,713
Income 48k-75k7.3%$12,716
Income 75k-110k5.8%$5,422
Income 110k +8.6%$1,541
Title IV Aid

The chart above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more.

$16,164 is the Typical Amount an Undergrad Receives in Grants or Scholarships

Of the 19,117 undergrads at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill around 52.0% (10,010 in total) obtain some form of grant aid. The standard amount granted was $16,164.

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Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.

Financial Aid Links from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Financial Aid Department Websitestudentaid.unc.edu
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/unc
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