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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Office of Scholarships & Student Aid

Frequently Asked Questions

Transfer Undergraduate Students

Where do I begin the process of applying for and acquiring financial assistance?

The process of financial aid for full-time, undergraduate students who will work on their first bachelor's degree begins with completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form and a CSS/PROFILE form. This office uses the FAFSA to evaluate your eligibility for federal financial aid and uses the CSS/PROFILE to evaluate your eligibility for UNC-Chapel Hill need based aid.

The processors should receive the forms by the priority deadline of March 1. This will mean completing and sending your forms at least by February 15 to insure a timely arrival.

Scholarships, grants, lower-interest loans and funds for campus, work-study jobs are limited and can usually be offered only to students who meet the March 1 priority deadline. Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered as time and resources permit.

Are there scholarships for transfer students?

There are no merit-based scholarships available through the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid specifically for transfer students. You may want to begin looking for non-federal or non-institutional sources of aid. Please see the question under General FAQs about private (or outside) scholarships for more information about this type of financial aid.

How do I obtain copies of FAFSA and CSS/PROFILE forms? Can they be mailed to me?

Unfortunately, due to the large number of requests and costs, this office is unable to mail out individual copies of the FAFSA form or CSS/PROFILE form. It is fairly easy to acquire them through other sources, though.

The FAFSA can be obtained at a local library, high school guidance office, or any college or university financial aid office. You can also complete a FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov or obtain a FAFSA by phoning 1-800-4FEDAID.

The CSS/PROFILE is available online at http://www.collegeboard.com or by phoning 1-800-778-6888.

Before I go, what else might be important for me to know about applying for financial aid?

All undergradate students should also check:

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