Resources for Students Affected by Hurricane Helene
As students and families affected by Hurricane Helene begin moving forward in their college application journey, here are several resources to answer questions and provide support in applying to college and qualifying for financial assistance.
Application Fee Waivers
University of North Carolina institutions waived application fees for students from 39 disaster-declared counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during College Application Week, Oct. 21-27.
NC State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of North Carolina at Wilmington are extending fee waivers beyond College Application Week for students from the disaster-declared counties. More information about fee waivers and which counties qualify here.
Replacing Documents
Students may have lost important documents needed for college applications, residency and financial aid. Below are resources for replacing missing documents.
Learn where you can collect a replacement driver license or credential in western North Carolina.
Learn More About Replacement IDsRequest a free copy of your tax return, which you’ll need to complete the FAFSA, and learn about submitting a change of address if you’ve relocated.
Learn More from the IRSFinancial Assistance
In addition to existing financial aid programs, disaster-related financial resources are available to those who qualify.
Learn about and apply for FEMA disaster assistance to help with a range of expenses.
Apply for FEMA Disaster AssistanceDUA provides temporary payments for people whose employment or business has been affected by a disaster.
Apply for Disaster Unemployment AssistanceIf you live or work in a county declared a disaster area by FEMA or another government agency, there are options for assistance with your loan repayment.
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