North Carolina Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)

North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)

Amount: $7,000
Deadline: March 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

Provides financial assistance to qualified students who are committed to working in North Carolina in a designated critical employment shortage profession, including various teaching fields.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, NC-resident
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • North Carolina residents enrolled in an approved education program and committing to work in a designated service field in NC.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Promissory note
  • Transcripts

Timeline

Applications open January. Deadline March 1. Notifications in April/May.

Tips

This is a loan that is forgiven through service. Ensure your chosen teaching field is a designated critical shortage area in North Carolina.