Financial Aid for Graduate Students
Did you know that approximately 70% of all UNC students receive some form of financial aid assistance? Understanding the financial aid process is an important step toward fulfilling your educational goals. Take the first step to receiving financial aid by filing your FAFSA. Learn more about all your options and completing your next steps by reviewing the below information.
The Graduate school offers various Assistantships and other forms of tuition help. The Graduate School has additional and helpful information on graduate funding and costs.
Important Dates
- October 1 – FAFSA becomes available (December for the 2024-25 FAFSA aid cycle)
- November 1 – UNC Scholarship Application is available through your Ursa account
- June 1 – FAFSA and UNC Scholarship Application Deadline
- File by the June 1 deadline to have full consideration
- June 15 – Accept or decline financial aid award amounts through Ursa
- Remember, you will only have 20 days to make a decision or all aid will be forfeited
- September 2 – Fall tuition payments are due