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The 2008-2009 FAFSA is now available.

For detailed information on the following types of aid, follow these links State and Federal Aid (PDF) and Alternative loans.

CHOOSING A LENDER (Word) --Selecting your student loan lender.

Summer School Supplement form (PDF) is available and must be turned in by April 1st to be considered for Summer Financial Aid.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees per Semester for 2008-09
Choose one from each category to find your total estimated costs. These are costs per semester.

1) Tuition and Required Fees per Semester for Full-Time Students
(enrolled at least 12 hours)

In-State $2505.25
Out-of-State $7296.75

Fees include $298 for Health Insurance Fee which may be waived by verifying coverage at http://www.studentinsurance.com/. Fees also include Book Rental for textbooks.
More information on Required Fees.

Tuition rates above assume that you are a full-time student. Students who enroll for eleven or fewer semester hours are considered part-time. More information on part-time enrollment tuition and fees (Excel).

2) Residence Hall per Semester

Standard Hall Single $2320 Double $1458
Central Drive Hall Single $2229 Double $1709
Reynolds Hall (Honors) Single $2623 Double $1597
Norton Road Hall Single $2193 Double $2032
Robertson Hall (Married) Efficiency $2530 One Bedroom $2628
Village Greek, Extended Contract $2302 Non-Greek $2167

More information on Residence Halls.

3) Meal Plan per Semester

125 AYCE Meals plus $635 Declining Balance (Catamount) $1355
80 AYCE Meals plus $890 Declining Balance (Gold) $1355
80 AYCE Meals plus $700 Declining Balance (Purple) $1175
* Freshman resident students must choose one of these 3 plans above  
   
Premium Declining Balance for Upperclassmen $1065
Declining Balance for Upperclassmen $965
Declining Balance for Upperclassmen Residents of the Greek Village $865
Commuter Declining Meal Plan $475
Commuter Combined Plan (25 AYCE Meals plus $335 Declining Balance) $475
Commuter Variable Declining $50

More information on Meal Plans.


Sample Per-Semester Cost for In-State, Full-Time, Residential Undergraduate Student

1) Tuition and Fees In-State $2505.25
2) Residence Hall Standard, double $1458
3) Meal Plan 80 AYCE Meals plus $700 Declining Balance $1175
Total per semester $5,138.25

Sample Per-Semester Cost for Out-of-State, Full-Time, Residential Undergraduate Student

1) Tuition and Fees Out-of-State $7296.75
2) Residence Hall Standard, double $1458
3) Meal Plan 80 AYCE Meals plus $700 Declining Balance $1175
Total per semester $9,929.75

Tuition rates are reviewed and set annually by the North Carolina legislature. The University reserves the right to alter any charges without prior notice.

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