NC state university
The 2013-2014 tuition will be $8,206. Room and board is $9,434. If students are not covered by parents' insurance, they will also have to pay $1,418. Book expenses will be just over $1,000. The total of these expenses is $20,058, but this is before personal expenses. Fortunately, NC State has many financial aid options. Students are assigned personal financial aid advisers to assist with the process of finding needed aid to pay for college. Everyone should start by filling out the FAFSA form to determine what aid might be available.
Scholarships
The Parks Scholarship is the most prestigious, competitive academic scholarships program at NC State. About 45 Parks Scholarships are awarded each year to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic ability, exemplary character, and exceptional potential in leadership and service.
The General Hugh Shelton Leadership Initiative Scholarship is a competitive academic scholarship program to promote the mission of the Shelton initiative "to inspire, educate and develop value-based leaders committed to personal integrity, professional ethics and selfless service."
The Goodnight Scholarship provides funding to cover the cost of tuition and fees annually for 50 incoming freshmen students from North Carolina. To qualify, students must be NC Residents, demonstrate exceptional academic performance and apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Priority is given to middle income families.