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Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Financing your education is one of the most important life decisions you and your family will face.

We’re here to help you realize your educational dreams through awards of need-based grants, scholarships, state and federal programs and non-need-based scholarships and educational loans.

Take the First Step

The first thing you'll need to do is complete a FAFSA application. We will notify you about your financial aid award when we receive the results of your FAFSA and other required forms.

There are several types of aid for you to consider, from grants to scholarships to loans and work study. We're here to help you on your journey as a Seahawk. 

IMPORTANT: UNCW’s Federal School Code, which is required to send your FAFSA information to UNCW, is 002984.

Summer Financial Aid

If you plan to attend summer school and wish to apply for financial aid, you must complete the Summer Aid Application, which is available in early spring (March 1). A 2025-2026 FAFSA is also required. Financial aid awards for summer school are based on your remaining eligibility from the previous fall and spring, even if you attended another school. 

Summer Aid Application

My Financial Aid Counselor

Active and prospective students, use this listing to identify your financial aid counselor and receive better, more personalized service.
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Contact Us

UNCW Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid

Phone: 910.962.3177
Fax: 910.962.3851

finaid@uncw.edu

Warwick Center
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-5951

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Summer hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

UNCW's Title IV Institutional Code:
(School Code) 0002984

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