Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition
We understand that paying for your education, or more precisely determining how, can be a daunting task. Did you know nearly 75% of UNC Charlotte students receive financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and student employment. You have options.
The Office of Financial Aid will assist with loans, grants, scholarships, estimating costs, applying for aid and related processes and questions.
Scholarships
The University Scholarship Office administers W.S. Lee College of Engineering scholarships via the Niner Scholars portal. We encourage you to explore search criteria options to find scholarships that apply to your personal situation.
Scholarship applications are typically accepted in mid- to late October. Since deadline dates vary, please check for this information on each scholarship you apply for. Application selection criteria, award amounts, and deadlines for submission are subject to change annually.
Examples of Engineering Major-Specific Scholarships
- Structural Engineers Association of North Carolina Scholarship
- Tom and Ann Owen Endowed Scholarship in Electrical Engineering Technology
- Firefighter Steven Coakley Memorial Scholarship
- Alan Kulwicki Memorial Scholarship (Mechanical Engineering)
Examples of College-Level Scholarships
- W.S. Lee College of Engineering Alumni Scholarship
- Albert Engineering Leadership Scholars Program (Merit; New Freshmen)
- Engineering Academic Pathways: S-STEM Scholarship (New First-Year Students)
Examples of University Scholarships (based on merit, financial need, AND students from specific counties)
- Evergreen Scholarship (Financial Need)
- Fieldcrest Cannon Foundation Scholarship (New Freshmen)
- Levine Scholars Program (Merit; New Freshmen)
- H. P. and Elizabeth L. Taylor Freshman Scholarship (Anson County)
Student Employment
Being employed as a student on campus can be very beneficial to you during your time during and after graduation. Studies have shown that students who work on campus are likely to be more successful in the classroom, compared to those who work off campus.