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UNC Charlotte is committed to providing the best quality education at the most affordable cost possible. The University’s cost of tuition, room and board are below the national average for four-year public schools. The estimated cost of attendance for out-of-state students for the academic year (two semesters) is:
2007-2008
Non-resident tuition = $14,500 (based on full-time status)
Housing rates = range from $2,840-$4,284
Average cost of a meal plan for a freshman = $2,800 (depending on which plan is chosen)
Books = $1,200 for books
Total estimated costs for out-of-state students living on campus range from $25,000 to 29,000, which may not include personal expenses and transportation.
There are a number of ways for your family to finance your college education.
Federal Financial Aid
Federal financial aid is primarily in the form of student and parent loans plus Pell Grants for lower income families. Typically, the forms of assistance available to middle-income non-resident freshmen are the Federal Stafford Student Loans for $2,625, and the Federal PLUS loan (parent) for additional amounts up to total costs. We encourage you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine any assistance which may be available. You can find the online FAFSA form, used to apply for financial aid, on our website at http://www.uncc.edu/finaid/. The priority deadline for applying is April 1st. This form is also available at high school counseling offices as well as community colleges and technical schools beginning in December.
Payment Plans
The University also provides three convenient methods of payment. Personal check, major credit cards, or a payment plan may be used to pay the direct costs for tuition/fees, room and meal costs.
The University’s installment plan offers several benefits, including:
- Online centralized student account services
- Electronic billing on a monthly basis
- Payment plan manager with online enrollment
- Parent / Authorized User access – student can electronically give parents/others access to their student account to view account activity and make payments. With electronic billing – all authorized users will also get e-bills.
- Students can request reminder bills when payments are due and dictate how many days in advance they receive the email.
Student Employment
The University also provides student employment services which assist students in locating part-time employment, both on and off campus. The Student Employment Office, located in room 200A of the King Building, assists students in locating, and securing, part-time employment opportunities on campus.
The On-Campus Student Employment Office, list the available on-campus employment opportunities on job boards, outside of the Student Employment office as well as online. On these job boards you will find available positions that are updated on a regular basis. Departments/offices on campus are not required to post their available student positions through our office, so it’s a good idea to contact a specific department where you have an interest in working to see if they have any positions.
Being employed as a Student Worker on campus can be very beneficial to you during your time at the University and after graduation. You will establish good work ethics and gain valuable professional experience. In addition, our recent studies have shown that students who work on campus are likely to be more successful in the classroom than students who work significant hours per week off campus.
The Career Center also offers a number of options for work experience, including part-time employment. The Job Location and Development (JLD) Program, locates and develops off-campus job opportunities in the local community. As an urban university, UNC Charlotte attracts local employers who need students to work on a part-time basis throughout the year. Positions include part-time, seasonal, temporary, and full-time positions not requiring a degree. For more information about this program, visit the University Career Center at 150 Atkins Library Building or http://www.career.uncc.edu.
Invest in your Future
According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, people with a bachelor's degree earn nearly twice as much on average than those with only a high school diploma. Over a lifetime, the gap in earning potential between a high school diploma and a B.A. (or higher) is more than $1,000,000. In other words, whatever sacrifices you make for a college education in the short term are more than repaid in the long term.
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