Grants
Students may apply for federal and state grants by first completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid .
Federal Grants
Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are awarded to students who show exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree.
Pell Grants can be used to pay for classes, books, and school supplies at the Sea Devils Book Store. Learn MoreFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Supplemental Grants are awarded to undergraduate students. Federal Pell Grant recipients receive priority for FSEOG awards.
Learn MoreRegional Scholarships
Golden Leaf Scholarship Application
Application must be turned in to Financial Aid in-person or by emailing finaid@cfcc.edu Golden Leaf Scholarship Application
SECU Foundation Scholarship Application
Application is due October 1, 2026 and must be turned in to Financial Aid in-person or by emailing finaid@cfcc.edu SECU Foundation Scholarship Application
State Grants
Next NC Grant
The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at Cape Fear Community College. The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid.
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