Finish Line Grants

Finish Line Grants are grants of up to $1,000 (limited by Cost Of Attendance) awarded to community college students who have completed at least 25% of their program and are faced with an unanticipated financial hardship that may prevent them from continuing their education. Too often, financial emergencies like unexpected healthcare costs, childcare expenses, or car breakdowns prevent students from completing their programs. Finish Line Grants are awarded to students facing these unforeseen challenges. They can be used for rental housing, utilities, medical needs, dependent care, or other financial hardships that students face through no fault of their own.

Eligibility:

Enrolled in an NC Community College
GPA is a 2.0 or higher (curriculum), for Workforce Development (2.0 if ever attended curriculum or a majority of Satisfactory classes)
Completed at least 25% of the student’s program
Complete the FAFSA and eligibility requirements
SAI (Student Aid Index) is below COA (Cost of Attendance) based on enrollment

Restrictions:

unexpected financial hardship within the prior 30 days of the date of application.
complete the FAFSA and eligibility requirements.
based on enrollment, SAI (Student Aid Index) is below COA (Cost of Attendance).