Costs
In-State
Out-of-State
Since NC State is a public university, there are different costs for in-state students and out-of-state students. The sticker price at NC State is $24,986 for in-state students in NC, and $45,771 for out-of-state students. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.
It’s also important to note that the cost of tuition can vary from year to year and students can expect the cost of tuition to rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated each year which will take into account any tuition increases.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 002972.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.
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Pell Grants at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
18% of students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
NC State students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Financial Aid Resources
If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at NC State or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!
Here’s how you can get in touch: