Boost: Accelerated Pathway to Success

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Fast-track your degree, increase your earnings, and get the support you need to succeed in North Carolina’s high-demand career fields.

The Boost Program offers a proven path to graduation—featuring dedicated advising, financial and personal support, and direct pathways into public service, IT, engineering technologies, transfer, and more.

Program Details

Boost is an official replication of the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Academic Programs (ASAP)—a nationally recognized model shown to double graduation rates and improve post-college earnings through a combination of academic, financial, and personal support.

Key Benefits

  • Accelerated Degree Completion: Graduate faster and start your career sooner.
  • Career-Focused Pathways: Programs aligned with fields critical to North Carolina’s economy.
  • Dedicated Advisors: Personalized guidance to keep you on track.
  • Financial Assistance: Summer tuition assistance, textbook funds, and monthly grants for meeting program requirements.
  • Remove Barriers and Provide Support: Help with challenges that impact student success.
  • Proven Results: A track record of increased graduation rates and job outcomes.

Student Eligibility

  • NC Residents: Must qualify for in-state tuition.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency: Dual enrollment students are not eligible.
  • Pell or Next NC Scholarship Recipients: Receive the Next NC Scholarship, Pell Grant or utilize veterans benefits. Visit the Next NC website.
  • Limited Prior College Credit: Applicants must have no more than 50% completed college-level credits
  • Students interested in specific career fields:

    Click here to view approved programs

    Boost-Eligible Programs (AAS and select Diploma programs)

    Health Care Fields:
    Emergency Medical Science
    Health and Fitness Science
    Veterinary Medical Technology

    University Transfer:
    Associate in Arts
    Associate in Engineering
    Associate in Science
    Associate in Teacher Preparation

    Career & Technical Education:
    Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology – Diploma
    Architectural Technology
    Artificial Intelligence
    Automotive Customizing Technology – Diploma
    Automotive Systems Technology – AAS and Diploma
    Biotechnology
    Boat Building – Diploma
    Boat Manufacture and Service – Diploma
    Business Analytics
    Chemical Technology – AAS and Diploma
    Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology – Diploma
    Computer-Integrated Machining
    Construction Management Technology
    Criminal Justice Technology
    Cyber Crime Technology
    Cyber Crime Technology – Cyber Security
    Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology – AAS and Diploma
    Electrical Systems Technology – AAS and Diploma
    Electronics Engineering Technology – AAS and Diploma
    Fire Protection Technology
    Geomatics Technology
    Information Technology
    Information Technology – Networking
    Information Technology – Software Development
    Information Technology – Systems Administration
    Marine Technology
    Mechanical Engineering Technology – AAS and Diploma
    Mechatronics Engineering Technology
    Nuclear Technology
    Plumbing – Diploma
    Welding Technology – Diploma

 

Now Accepting Fall 2026 Boost Applications

Apply to the Boost Program

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