Asheville Extends Enrollment Deadline to May 15, 2024
Asheville, NC – First-year and transfer students who have been admitted to the University of North Carolina Asheville as recently as March 26, 2024, will now have until Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (11:59 p.m. local time) to make their college decision. The extension follows a nationwide trend to provide additional time for prospective students and their families to make this important decision in light of challenges with the Department of Education’s processing of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Extension to Support Informed Decision-Making
According to Marcio Moreno, associate vice chancellor for admission and financial aid at UNC Asheville, the decision was made to ensure that students have everything they need to make the most informed decision possible for their college choice. Any deadlines that enrolled students must consider after committing to UNC Asheville, such as housing applications, have been updated to accommodate this change.
Opportunities for Admitted Students
Admitted students and families can learn more about UNC Asheville by visiting campus and attending the upcoming Admitted Student Day on Saturday, April 20. To register for Admitted Student Day, or any of the University’s other virtual and in-person events for admitted students, log into the AVLBound Portal at unca.edu/avlbound.
Financial Aid Support
The Office of Financial Aid is available to answer any questions families may have about financial aid, cost, and affordability at UNC Asheville, no matter where they are in the college search process. Various options for assistance include:
- In-person meeting: Brown Hall, second floor, M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Virtual meeting: Schedule here
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 828.251.6535
Access and Affordability at UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville students graduate with less debt than the national average, thanks to more than 80% receiving some form of need-based financial aid or merit scholarships. The university is regularly recognized on the Fiske Guide’s “Best Buy” list of colleges and universities. Key statistics include:
- 47% of students receive UNC Asheville scholarships
- 47% of students are federal or state grant recipients
- The median monthly payment among UNC Asheville graduate loan holders is 15% less than the national average
This past fall, UNC Asheville launched its Access Asheville financial aid program, providing qualified North Carolina residents with family adjusted gross income below $80,000 guaranteed full tuition and fees coverage with grants and scholarships, currently valued at $7,501 per year. For more information, visit unca.edu/accessasheville.
UNC Asheville continues to prioritize access and affordability for all students, ensuring that financial considerations do not hinder talented individuals from pursuing higher education.
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