As the region continues to rebound, the University of North Carolina Asheville is going the extra mile to support its students. With the generous support of the North Carolina General Assembly, UNC Asheville will offer grants for this coming spring semester that cover up to the full cost of in-state tuition, $2,061.
“There’s never been a better time to join the Bulldog community,” said Chancellor Kimberly van Noort. “We are so grateful to the NC General Assembly for providing funding for this program that will eliminate or substantially reduce the cost of tuition for our students.”
No additional application is needed, and any current students whose financial aid package doesn’t already cover the cost of tuition for Spring 2025 will automatically receive the award. New first-time and transfer students starting in Spring 2025 may also be eligible for tuition grant funds upon enrollment. The application deadline for Spring 2025 has also been extended to Dec. 6, with classes beginning Jan. 13. Applications are still welcomed after the Spring Semester Regular Decision deadline, and are considered on a space-available basis.
In addition to the tuition grants, UNC Asheville is offering Emergency Grants of up to $2,500 for current students who experienced financial hardship as a result of Helene, also thanks to financial support from the NC General Assembly. Students must complete an Emergency Grant Application, with the deadline to apply Monday, December 2, at 5 p.m. These funds may be used to offset any expenses that support students’ continued enrollment, including costs related to tuition, fees, textbooks, living expenses, and transportation.
Students will also receive an on-campus housing credit of about $900 for Spring 2025, and students with active residential meal plans will receive a dining credit of $760-$840. All university credits are calculated to reflect the 35 days during which UNC Asheville was unable to offer housing, dining, or parking on campus as a result of Helene.
UNC Asheville students who receive the Next NC Scholarship have seen their scholarship amount increase by about $850. The Helene Hardship Grants, supported by the UNC Asheville Disaster Relief Fund, were awarded in October.
“These benefits are intended to recognize the difficulties caused by Helene and to ease the financial impact on our students, who have shown extraordinary resilience despite the challenges we’ve faced from the storm,” van Noort said.
Written by UNC Asheville.