If you wish to be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the following
1.	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
	North Carolina Central University is an institutional participant in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. The University's Office of Scholarships and Student Aid will use the FAFSA to process your federal direct student loans and other University financial aid. You may obtain the FAFSA from any undergraduate financial aid office or from www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Federal School Code for North Carolina Central University is 002950. Return completed FAFSA forms to: Office of Scholarships and Student Aid North Carolina Central University P.O. Box 19496 Shepard Station Durham, North Carolina 27707
2.	Law School Financial Assistance Application
	This application will assist the Law School with awarding   scholarships and grants. (For Day Program students only). To obtain   the Law School Financial Assistance Application, click here. Return   completed forms no later than June 1st to: Office of Admissions North Carolina Central University School of Law 640 Nelson Street Durham, North Carolina 27707 If you would like to discuss financial aid, scholarships, grants and loan programs, please contact Ronald S. Douglas, Assistant Dean for Student Services at (919) 530-6365 or via email at rdouglas@nccu.edu Other Graduate Assistantship and Tutors   All scholarship/grant/financial aid awards will be communicated in writing. Financial Aid Assistance   FinAid, a collection of information about student financial aid on the web.  Access to FinAid is free for all users. This site offers some of the best 'how to' guidance on securing financial aid.   Also visit the Accessgroup at www.accessgroup.org.

Grants and Scholarships

  The School of law and selected bar associations award certain grants and scholarships to full-time student on the basis of need and or academic achievement. 

Albert L. Turner Fund - Created with contributions from alumni and friends. Major contributors have been Frank W. Balance and John H. Harmon, members of the class of 1965.

Board of Governors Scholarships - Created by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina, these fellowships are available to eligible economically disadvantaged North Carolina residents who demonstrate academic promise.

Capital City Lawyers Association Scholarship - Established by an organization of African-American attorneys in Wake County, North Carolina, these awards are made to assist and encourage qualified students who attend North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Daniel G. Sampson Scholarship - Created with contributions from alumni and friends of the former Dean, awards are made to second-year or third-year students with financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.5.

George H. White Bar Association Scholarship - Created by an organization of African American attorneys in Durham County, North Carolina, these awards are made to encourage qualified students to attend North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Harry E. Groves Scholarship - Created with contributions from alumni and friends of the former Dean, these awards are made to a second-year or third-year student with financial needs and a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Johnnie Brown Scholarship - Created with contributions from alumni and friends of a former Law School Registrar, these awards are made to second-year or third-year students with financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Julian Pierce Scholarship Fund - These awards are made to Native Americans students who demonstrate need and leadership potential and a commitment to public service in the legal profession.

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association - This initiative is designed to support entering first year law students nationwide who have been accepted into an accredited law school.  The program is open to all entering first year students in fall 2008.

M.E. Glass Scholarship Fund - Established by Robert D. Glass, retired Associate Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. The scholarship is in honor of his late mother, Mrs. M.E. Glass. These awards are made to deserving students who exhibit "conspicuous determination by work and scholarship."

North Carolina Central University Grant - Funded by the State of North Carolina, these awards are made to eligible North Carolina residents who demonstrate financial need.

North Carolina Central University Law Scholar Award - Funded by the State of North Carolina. These scholarships are available to eligible North Carolina residents who demonstrate financial need and exceptional academic promise.

TC Jervay Scholarship Fund - These awards are made to minority second year and third year students who demonstrate need and a commitment to public service and have a least a 2.5 GPA

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund - These awards are made to students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential and a commitment to a legal career in civil rights or public interest law. Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Title III Scholarship and Grant - Federally-funded, these scholarships are awarded to eligible minorities and other disadvantaged persons who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and a commitment to public service in the legal profession.

Tuition Remission Scholarships - These awards are made to students that demonstrate a need and are working as tutors or research assistants.

Wake County Bar Association Scholarship - Awarded to a qualified student from Wake County attending law school in North Carolina.

Wheeler Foundation Scholarships - Established by the John H.
Wheeler Foundation in honor of the late John H. Wheeler, an alumnus and prominent businessman. These scholarships are available to students who demonstrate academic proficiency and financial need.

Additional Sources of Financial Assistance
Research Assistants - The School of Law provides funds for selected law students who assist faculty and administrators in their legal research.

University Work-Study Program - Offers a variety of employment opportunities through the federally-funded college work-study program. Work-Study is awarded through the University Financial Aid Office.

NOTE: Under American Bar Association standard 305(a)(iii), a student may not work in excess of twenty (20) hours per week while attending law school on a full-time basis.