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 Isothermal Community College. The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid. As a student of Isothermal Community College 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.
To receive the Next NC Scholarship, you must be:
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.
Start your FAFSA
Full-time students receive at least $3,000 at a community college and $5,000 at a UNC System institution in combined aid from the state Next NC Scholarship and the federal Pell Grant if they have a Student Aid Index (SAI) equal to or less than 7,500 and an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) equal to or less than $80,000.
For additional information, visit nextncscholarship.org or reach out to the Financial Aid team using the contact information below.
Financial Aid
Student Center
financialaid@isothermal.edu
Office: 828-395-4198
Fax: 828-286-8109
Department Directory
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Subject to change depending on availability.