Tuition and Financial Aid

Wachovia Bank and Trust Scholarship Program

This scholarship is given by Wachovia Bank and Trust Company. The scholarship is to be used for paying required tuition, books, and transportation costs. The total amount of the scholarship is $500. This scholarship must be awarded to a full-time, second-year student in a two-year technical curriculum.

M.I.K.E. Scholarship Award

The M.I.K.E. Scholarship Award was established by Congressman Mike McIntyre to further his commitment to supporting the youth of Southeastern North Carolina in their endeavors toward higher education. The Scholarship Award is designed to honor graduating high school seniors who have excelled in four distinct areas that are represented in the award's title. Students must demonstrate moral force of character, inspired leadership, knowledge and superior academic performance, and exemplary citizenship.

The recipient of the award must be a resident of the Seventh Congressional District of North Carolina (as of August 31 of the year preceding his or her graduation from high school). Since the award is based purely on merit, financial need shall not be taken into consideration. A one-time grant in the amount of $500 shall accompany the award. Recipients shall be selected and notified no later than March 15 of the year of their graduation.

Endowed Scholarships

Endowed Scholarship Funds are part of the permanent endowment of the Foundation. Only the interest earned each year is used for scholarships; the principal remains intact. Please contact the Foundation Office for additional information on applying for any of the endowed scholarships listed below.

Brunswick County Retired School Personnel
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation
Carolina Power and Light Company
Jesse S. Clemmons Aquiculture Technology
Phillip W. and Martha C. Dodd
Billie Jo Donnally Nursing Scholarship
Annie Francis Memorial
Grand Strand Executive Golf
Mary Frances Hewett
Johnnie & Irene Hill Nursing Scholarship
Sidney Edward "Ed" Jones
G. Floyd Kirby, Sr.
L.B. & Carol Lee Langston, Jr.
Oak Island Moose Lodge
W.J. McLamb, Sr.
Ashburn L. Milliken
Kenneth Reinitz/Sea Trail Plantation
Rotary Club of South Brunswick Islands
South Brunswick Islands Rotary Club
Security Savings and Loan
James R. and Viola M. Shew
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Southport Lions Club
Southport Rotary Club
Lewis Adam Stanley
Steven Allen White Nursing Scholarship
Utilicon, Inc.
Karl S. Vickers, Jr.
Edwin S. Clemmons
Henry C Stone
Judith Young White

Rx for Excellence Scholarships in honor of:

David Batten
John Carr Davis
Paul Dennis
P. R. Hankins
Lee Langston
Woodrow Russ
W. A. "Bill" Stanley, Jr.
James R. Rabon, Sr.

Other Foundation Scholarships:

Brunswick County Tech Prep Scholarship
Clifton-Davis Scholarship
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Esther Swan Fraser Nursing Scholarship
Donna Stoughton Memorial (Practical Nursing)
Lady of Elks of Calabash Auxiliary #2679
Luca Pacioli
Carl Rogers
June Shaner Memorial
Saint James Service Club
Vivian C. Gray Memorial
Landfall Foundation
Intercoastal Realty Corporation
Sisters in Nursing Scholarship

Department of Veterans Affairs

Funds may be available to those who have served in the armed forces as well as to dependents of deceased veterans or disabled veterans with a service-connected disability. For information, contact the Coordinator of Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

The Workforce Investment Act is a federal workforce development program, which provides training, education and employment services using a one-stop delivery system. In Brunswick County, these services are provided by the JobLink Career Center, which is located at the Employment Security Commission Office in Shallotte. A satellite location is in Building A at Brunswick Community College. Call 910-754-JOBS (5627) for more information.

Child Care Assistance Project

The primary purpose of the Child Care Assistance Project at Brunswick Community College is to provide financial assistance to students who, without aid, would be unable to begin or continue their college education or job skills training. Child Care Assistance Awards do not require repayment.
Awards are based on identified financial need; therefore, the student must qualify for financial aid. The student must also be enrolled in a curriculum that qualifies for Federal Financial Aid, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 If accepted for participation in the project, the student will select a child care provider of his/her choice. For additional information, contact the Child Care Coordinator at 1-800-754-1050, extension 321.

Veterans Services

The College cooperates with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the North Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans in securing their educational benefits. Veterans are provided admissions counseling and guidance in the selection of an educational program. Eligible spouses, widows, and children of disabled or deceased veterans also are provided assistance. For information and application forms, students should contact the Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs Coordinator on the main campus in Supply or on the web at www.va.gov. When a veteran enrolls in an approved course, he or she must pursue the curriculum listed in the College Catalog and maintain satisfactory academic progress, attendance, and conduct for continuing eligibility for payments.

Veterans who do not maintain the standards cited under the academic progress provision of this catalog are placed on academic probation. Benefits are payable for the probationary semester subsequent to non-probationary semesters. At the end of each semester, the cumulative grade point averages of students are reviewed to determine if they are in compliance with the academic progress provision.

Upon formal application to the College Financial Aid Office, students who have re-established compliance with the provisions on academic progress and probation can be certified. All certifications are subject to the basic eligibility criteria of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Department of Veterans Affairs payments are based on an individual's classification according to his/her credit hours per semester.
Full Time---12 or more credit hours
¾ Time---9-11 credit hours
½ Time---6-8 credit hours
Eligible students must inform the Coordinator, Financial Aid/VA of their intentions to claim Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits during the registration period for each semester that they plan to claim benefits.

Tax Payer Relief Act of 1997

Effective January 1, 1998, taxpayers may be eligible to claim a non-refundable Hope Scholarship Credit against their federal income taxes. The Hope Scholarship credit may be claimed for qualified tuition and related expenses for each student in a taxpayer's family who is enrolled at least half-time in one of the first two years of post-secondary education. The student must be enrolled in a program leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential. Additional information can be provided by your tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service.

The Lifelong Learning Credit may be available for those who have completed the first two years of college or are taking classes part-time to improve or upgrade their job skills. The credit is available for net tuition and fees (less grant aid) paid for post-secondary enrollment after June 30, 1998. Additional information on the Lifelong Learning Credit can be provided by your tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service.

Grants & Scholarships

Federal Pell Grant Program

his program is federally funded, and awards are based on need. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education before one is considered for the Pell Grant.

North Carolina Student Incentive Grant Program (NCSIG)

To receive this grant, a student must be a North Carolina resident and demonstrate "substantial financial need." Recipients cannot have a baccalaureate degree and must be enrolled full-time at an approved North Carolina institution such as Brunswick Community College. Application is made directly on the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The deadline for applying is March 15 of each year.

North Carolina Community College Grant

This a need based grant to help meet the educational costs of North Carolina residents attending a community college. The student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list a North Carolina community college as one of the top three choices of institutions.

Tuition for Non-Residents

Any student whose legal residence is outside the State of North Carolina, or students who are living with relatives in the community (whose parents or guardians live outside the State) and who do not qualify as residents, for tuition purposes under General Statute 116-143.1, shall pay tuition at out-of-state rates as established by the North Carolina Community College System. A table listing the current tuition and fee schedule may be found in this catalog and in the current Student Handbook.

Residence Status for Tuition Purposes

The tuition fee for students who qualify as residents of the State of North Carolina is less than the fee charged for nonresident students. To qualify for in-state tuition, as specified in General Statute 116-143.1, a legal resident must have maintained his/her domicile in North Carolina for at least the twelve months immediately prior to his/her classification as a resident for tuition purposes. In order to be eligible for such classification, the individual must establish that his/her presence in the State during such twelve-month period was for purposes of maintaining a bona fide domicile, rather than for purposes of mere temporary residence incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education. Further, (1) if the parents (or court appointed legal guardian) of the individual seeking resident classification are (is) bona fide domiciliaries of the state, this fact shall be prima facie evidence of domiciliary status of the individual applicant; and (2) if such parents or guardian are not bona fide domiciliaries of this State, this fact shall be prima facie evidence of non-domiciliary status of the individual. Regulations concerning the classification of students by residence for purposes of applicable tuition differentials are set forth in detail in A Manual To Assist The Public Higher Education Institutions Of North Carolina In The Matter Of Student Residence Classification For Tuition Purposes. Each enrolled student is responsible for knowing the contents of that manual, which is the controlling administrative statement of policy on this subject. Copies of the manual may be reviewed on request at the Student Development Office.

Scholarships

BCC Foundation Presidential Award
For Academic Excellence

Brunswick Community College Foundation Presidential Award Scholarships are awarded to two students from each of the three public high schools located in Brunswick County. These six scholarships, valued at $500 each, are given to high school graduates who exemplify outstanding academic achievement and excellence. High school seniors should see their counselor for applications or call the Foundation Office at Brunswick Community College.

LaDane Williamson Universal Scholarship

This scholarship is available to any graduate of the Brunswick Learning Center, North Brunswick High School, South Brunswick High School, or West Brunswick High School, It also includes students that have been home schooled. High school graduates have up to one year from the date of high school graduation to apply for the scholarship. Each recipient must prove residency in Brunswick County for the five-year period immediately prior to enrollment at Brunswick Community College.

The LaDane Williamson Universal Scholarship is also available to any recipient of a GED or Adult High School Diploma awarded by Brunswick Community College. GED and Adult High School diploma recipients must be less than twenty-five years of age at the time of enrollment. Each recipient must prove residency in Brunswick County for the five-year period immediately prior to enrollment at Brunswick Community College.

Applicants for the LaDane Williamson Universal Scholarship must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and be determined ineligible for the Federal Pell Grant in order to receive the LaDane Williamson Scholarship. Applications should be received no later than forty-five days prior to the beginning of the initial term of enrollment at Brunswick Community College. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Foundation Office. Scholarship recipients must enroll in a curriculum program as full-time students (12 hours or more), within one from year from the date of high school graduation. Recipients are eligible for two year's education (tuition, fees, insurance, books, and/or supplies), up to $1,200 per year. In order to receive the scholarship for the second and subsequent semesters, the recipient must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (or no grade lower than a "DS" or "C" in Developmental Education courses). lIsted below are the Forms that must be completed in PDF format.

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Brunswick County

The county was formed in 1764 from parts of Bladen County and New Hanover County. It was named for the colonial port of Brunswick, NC (now in ruins) which was itself named for Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg ; at the time held by the British kings of the House of Hanover .

According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,720 km² (1,050 mi² ). 2,214 km² (855 mi²) of it is land and 506 km² (195 mi²) of it (18.59%) is water.

Brunswick County has an annual average high temperature of 73 degrees and an average low of 51 degrees Fahrenheit, the sub-tropical climate keeps outdoor activities enjoyable year-round.

The county is divided into six townships : Lockwoods Folly, Northwest, Shallotte, Smithville, Town Creek, and Waccamaw.