Qualifying recent high school graduates could have tuition covered at one of “The Great 58” community colleges in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina students who graduated high school in 2022 are eligible to have tuition and fees covered at any of the state’s 58 community colleges through the Longleaf Commitment Grant.
The Longleaf Commitment Grant aims to provide students with a more affordable option and greater access to higher education, increasing the talent pipeline for growing industries in North Carolina – health care, energy, information technology, real estate and transportation, among others.
The grant provides between $700-$2,800 to recent high school graduates to cover tuition and fees for up to two years at any North Carolina Community College.
“The Longleaf Commitment Grant makes community college more affordable, increasing academic and career opportunities for students across the state,” Chief of Staff at the NC Community College system, Dr. Kimberly Gold said.
Governor Roy Cooper’s office launched the Longleaf Commitment Grantin …