WPCC to Host Next NC Scholarship Event on July 13th

Western Piedmont Community College will hold a Next NC@WPCC event on July 13th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Hildebrand Hall at 1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton.

The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps eligible North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue a higher education, by covering up to $3,000 in tuition and fees at any community college.

WPCC Student Services, Financial Aid and Disability Services staff will be available throughout the event to assist with FAFSA, completing applications, residency determination and registration. Attendees will receive a free t-shirt, giveaways and a raffle ticket to enter for one of ten $50 gift cards.

To receive the Next NC Scholarship, students must be:
– A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition
– A high school graduate (high school equivalency completers are eligible)
– From a household with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or less
– Enrolled in an eligible curriculum program for the 2024-2025 academic year
– Taking at least 6 credit hours per semester in their eligible program of study (part-time students will receive a partial award)
– Meeting WPCC’s Satisfactory Academic Progress standards for financial aid
– A student who has completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA, with a resulting Student Aid Index (SAI) at or below 7,500

For more information on how to apply visit online at wpcc.edu/next-nc-scholarship

WPCC’s Student Services and Financial Aid can be contacted at (828) 448-6046 or by email at financialaidoffice@wpcc.edu