Special notice for 2026 high school graduates: 
Final transcripts will start sending on June18th if you used CFNC to send your transcript earlier in the year. Many colleges take 2-3 weeks to process final transcripts. Check your transcript status in My Dashboard. For more information, visit the Transcript FAQ page.

NC Reach

  • Have either been adopted from NC Division of Social Services (DSS) foster care after the age of 12, or aged out of NC DSS foster care at age 18 (must have been in care on their 18th birthday)
  • Be a resident of North Carolina, eligible for in-state tuition rates
  • Enroll at either a state community college or one of the 16 institutions of the University of North Carolina system, at least half time, pursuing an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate
Amount:
Amount Varies

Varies

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline