Fully funded

Carolina Covenant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Scholarship overview

The Carolina Covenant is a financial aid package and network of support that lets qualifying students attend and graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill debt-free. It meets full financial need through grants, scholarships and Work-Study, with no loans, and adds academic, career and well-being support. Nearly 700 students are named Covenant Scholars each year.

Award Information

  • Incoming first-year or transfer student admitted as a full-time student pursuing a first undergraduate degree.
  • Dependent North Carolina residents, independent North Carolina residents and dependent out-of-state students are considered; independent out-of-state students are not.
  • Family income (parents' for dependent students) at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline, for 2026-27 based on 2024 income: $30,120 for a family of 1, $40,880 for 2, $51,640 for 3, $62,400 for 4, $73,160 for 5, $83,920 for 6, $94,680 for 7, $105,440 for 8, $116,200 for 9, $126,960 for 10, plus $10,760 for each additional member.
  • Demonstrated need on the FAFSA and CSS Profile, limited assets and eligibility for federal student aid.
  • Meeting the University aid deadline.
  • Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for need-based federal and University funds; international students are not.
  • Meets full financial need through grants, scholarships and Work-Study, with no loans.
  • Covers the standard cost of attendance for a limited number of semesters set by entry point.
  • Scholar status lasts for the undergraduate career if the FAFSA is completed on time each year.

FAFSA and CSS Profile by December 1 (Early Action) or March 1 (Regular Decision) for fall entry.

  1. Apply for admission to UNC-Chapel Hill.
  2. Submit the FAFSA (school code 002974) and CSS Profile (school code 5816) by the deadline.
  3. Complete items on the ConnectCarolina To-Do list.
  4. Eligible students are notified by email; there is no separate application.

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How selection works

Eligibility is assessed automatically through the general financial aid application.

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