Scholarships and Financial Aid

T.C.R. SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

All college-bound seniors (2 year or 4 year) should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens October 1st for the following Fall. Don't miss out on money because you didn't fill it out! Some funds are first-come, first-served - once they are gone, they are gone. Here is where to start:

Create your FSA ID. Also, have your parent(s) create an FSA ID if they need to sign your FAFSA (this will likely be the case if you are a dependent and live with your parent(s)/guardian(s)).
Complete the FAFSA on the Web. The FAFSA will determine if you are eligible for any federal, state, or institutional aid. After you submit your FAFSA to the federal processing center, you will receive a notification called a Student Aid Report (SAR) via mail or email. You should review the information contained in the SAR for accuracy. Financial Aid Offices at your selected colleges/universities will use the data from the SAR to determine your eligibility for financial assistance.

Scholarship Search Tips

Senior year is a balancing act. Don't float by opportunities. Use the following information to help you find financial resources for college. Many scholarship applications are available in the TCR counseling office. Scholarship lists are also sent via email as soon as a list is complete. If you would like regular scholarship updates, Click on the Newsletter Listserv sign up below or email Melanie.Parham@bcsemail.org to be added to the scholarship list serve.

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Scholarship Lists and Applications

Some scholarships are available by paper application only, and can be found in the TCR counseling office.
Please stop by the counseling office and pick up any applications that you cannot access through the links below.

List of Current Scholarships with Deadlines Approaching:

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Popular Scholarship Applications and Supporting Information:
Additional Scholarships can be found on the scholarship lists above. These have links to the websites where the application is located.

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Check out the NCHSAA Site for a variety of Endowed Fund Scholarships:
www.nchsaa.org/students-parents/nchsaa-endowed-fund-scholarships

The North Carolina Criminal Justice Fellows Program

For students who are seeking an Associates in Criminal Justice and plan to become a Criminal Justice Professionals in NC, including but not limited to:
 State and local sworn law-enforcement officers.
 State correctional officers.
 State juvenile justice officers.
 Sworn Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs.
 Detention Officers.

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2019 NC Criminal Justice Fellows Flyer

AB Tech Scholarships

AB tech Scholarship Info

AB Tech Scholarship Application

AB tech List of Scholarships

Steps to Apply
To be considered for financial aid at AB Tech (including grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships), follow these basic steps:

Complete the A-B Tech Enrollment Process if you have not already done so.
Create your FSA ID. Also, have your parent(s) create an FSA ID if they need to sign your FAFSA.
Apply for financial aid yearly by completing the FAFSA on the Web. The FAFSA will determine if you are eligible for any federal, state, or institutional aid. Note that A-B Tech's federal school code is 004033. After you submit your FAFSA to the federal processing center, you will receive a notification called a Student Aid Report (SAR) via mail or email. You should review the information contained in the SAR for accuracy. The Financial Aid Office will use the data from the SAR to determine your eligibility for financial assistance.
If interested in loans, you must complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling Session at studentloans.gov (log in with your FSA ID) and watch the Financial Aid Matters video. Be sure to email the Financial Aid Office letting us know that you watched the video. We award loans based off the email confirmations that we receive. Once these steps are completed, the college will award you loans, if eligible. You will be able to see the total amount for which you are eligible to receive in your Self-Service account. If you would like to reduce the amount of your loans, or decline your loans entirely, complete the Direct Loan Adjustment Form. Submit the completed form to the Financial Aid Office.
To apply for scholarships, you must also complete a scholarship application through the Scholarships page.

You may now complete your FAFSA on October 1 of each year. The FAFSA will request income tax data from two years prior to the academic year for which you are applying. For example, the 2019-20 FAFSA will request your 2017 income tax data.

College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)

CFNC.org is a great resource for information about North Carolina Scholarships and Grants, FAFSA, and other tips for paying for college

<<<<< Check out this great CFNC Webinar!
Live webinar on Finding Grants and Scholarships. This webinar is now posted on the CFNC YouTube channel and can be found at this link. https://youtu.be/8AzG57S-liQ It focuses on tips and best practices for finding and applying for scholarships.

CFNC FAFSA DAY
The annual FAFSA Day program takes place in October, with programs planned in every North Carolina county! Students can find a convenient location and register to get free help completing their FAFSAs (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by visiting http://www.cfnc.org/fafsaday or by calling CFNC, toll-free at 866-866-CFNC.

UNC - Asheville and AB-Tech also offer additional assistance to families filling out the FAFSA. Please see their websites or call them to find out more. Members of the State Employees Credit Union of NC can also visit their local branch for assistance.