Whether you're planning to go to work after completing a program or you want to transfer to a four-year college later, go ahead and take that first step and apply! Our enrollment specialists are ready to help you through the entire admissions process and answer all of your questions. We want you to feel confident and ready for your first day as a Titan.
Access Amazing Scholarship: College can be Free at GTCC
What is the Access Amazing Scholarship?
The Access Amazing Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees for many high school graduates in Guilford County.
The scholarship removes cost as a barrier for students graduating from a Guilford County high school and is a "last dollar" scholarship* that pays the remaining balance of student in-state tuition, college fees, and course fees once all other federal and state grants, scholarships, and sponsorships are applied.
Step 2: Complete the FAFSA
We all dislike completing forms. But with the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA), completing it opens doors to a host of aid, locally and nationally.
What's the No. 1 reason to complete the FAFSA?
Most scholarships, grants, and financial aid providers – including colleges – require it!
GTCC's school code is 004838.
Step 3: Apply for Scholarships
Community college is already 75% less expensive than four-year schools. At GTCC, 56% of our students receive aid from grants and/or scholarships. That's money you do not have to pay back! There are numerous financial aid options available to help make your education more affordable. Completing our scholarship qualifies you for nearly all scholarships we offer!
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6,894
No. of students receiving aid during 2022-2023
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$6,168
Average aid per student during 2022-2023
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$42,524,045
Amount of aid processed in 2022-2023
Want to Know More?
See the Access Amazing Frequently Asked Questions for more details or complete the form below.
Eligibility
- The Access Amazing Scholarship is available to students who graduated from any Guilford County High School (public, private, or registered home-school equivalent) between 2020 and 2024; and high school equivalency (HSE/GED) graduates who took courses at GTCC.
- To apply, students must complete that year’s GTCC Scholarship Application, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and submit any documentation needed to complete their financial aid file.
- The Access Amazing Scholarship covers full-time students (up to 16 credit hours per semester) and part-time students for two years of continuous enrollment, fall and spring semesters only.
- Summer semesters are not included in scholarship funding and are not required for continuous enrollment, except for specific programs that require summer enrollment.
Note: Eligibility criteria may be changed without notice for each academic year.
- Books, digital materials, and instructional supplies are not included. Funding for the Access Amazing Scholarship is contingent on fund availability.