North Carolina Restores $7 Million in Aid for Private College Students

The North Carolina General Assembly has allocated an additional $7 million in one-time financial aid, restoring individual North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship (NCNBS) awards to full levels for students at independent colleges. This investment ensures thousands of students receive crucial financial support for the 2026-2027 academic year, preventing projected reductions in aid. The funding addresses a critical need for students pursuing higher education in the state.