Admissions: Financial Aid
Academic Common Market
- Out-of-State Students
Out-of-state students may be eligible for in-state tuition via
the Academic Common Market (ACM). In general, access to the Academic Common
Market requires the following steps:
- Unconditional admission to a VITP graduate degree program
- Application for ACM through student's State Coordinator
- Confirmation of program eligibility through North Carolina's Academic Common Market State Coordinator
- Acceptance and approval for student to receive ACM tuition rate by North Carolina Central University's ACM Campus Coordinator
For specific information regarding the Academic Common Market, as well as eligibility, application, and student's state contact information, please visit the University of North Carolina System's ACM website
Grants, Scholarships,
Loans, and Assistance
A number of State or Private scholarships and loan programs are available
to qualified VITP students. We encourage you to review the list below, and
contact the Financial Aid Office for further information and eligibility
requirements.
American Indian Student Legislative
Grant (AISLG):
Eligibility for this program is based on financial need. Student must be
a member of an Indian tribe recognized by the State of North Carolina or
by the Federal Government. Student must also be classified as a NC resident
for tuition purposes. The maximum value per academic year for full-time
undergraduate and graduate students is $700 - amounts are reduce proportionately
for part-time loads.
Rehabilitation Assistance
for Visually Handicapped:
Student must be legally blind or have a progressive eye condition that may
result in blindness, thereby creating an employment handicap for the individual.
Student must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, and must
be a resident of North Carolina. The amount of assistance is based on financial
need - the assistance covers tuition, fees, books and supplies, and reader
service.
State Employees' Assistance:
Students employed by the State of North Carolina may be eligible for financial
assistance from their agency. Please contact your Benefits Department for
further details.