Explore Your Options
At Forsyth Tech, we are committed to helping you overcome any barriers that stand between you and your education. Your financial situation should not get in the way of your goals. There are a number of financial aid options available for paying your tuition and other academic expenses, from grants and scholarships to loans and work-study opportunities.
Grants
Grants are a type of aid that does not have to be repaid. They are generally need-based. Grants may be made on the federal and/or state level, and usually have requirements based on enrollment and residence. You can apply for most grants by completing FAFSA.
Federal Pell Grants are the “foundation” of student aid. Funds from any and all other sources may be added to Pell Grants. Grants are awarded directly to students, with payment made through Forsyth Tech. Apply by completing FAFSA.
ApplyUndergraduate students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant during the academic year and have exceptional financial need may also qualify for an FSEOG award. Recipients must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Apply by completing FAFSA.
ApplyLoans
Unlike grants and scholarships, loans are a type of aid that must be repaid. Loans are disbursed in two equal installments per semester. Be aware that you will need to repay the sum of the loan, plus any interest accrued.
Available to eligible students with demonstrated financial need. The government pays the interest due on the loan while the student is enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours), during the 6 month grace period after dropping below half-time enrollment, and during deferment periods. Apply by completing FAFSA.
Apply for a LoanAvailable to eligible students, regardless of financial need. No payment on principal is required until the student drops below half-time enrollment and has completed the 6 month grace period; however, interest begins accruing from the date of disbursement. Students can avoid capitalization of the interest by making interest payments while in school. When interest is capitalized, it is added to the principal amount of the loan, upon which further interest charges are based.
Apply for a LoanAvailable to eligible parents of dependent students, regardless of financial need. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance, less any other aid received by the student annually. PLUS loans feature low interest rates and long-term repayment options. A credit check will be performed to determine eligibility. Apply by completing FAFSA.
Apply for a LoanScholarships
Unlike loans, scholarships do not need to be repaid. Different scholarships have different requirements–they may be need-based, merit-based or a combination.
Forsyth Tech uses AcademicWorks, an online scholarship management system, to automatically match applicants to appropriate scholarship opportunities. You can view and apply for scholarships via the AcademicWorks portal.
Visit AcademicWorks PortalMany other sources of aid are available. To apply to non-Forsyth Tech scholarships, you must visit the appropriate agency’s website and use their application.
Some scholarships are available just for parents. Contact the Forsyth Tech Cares Office to learn more or be referred to a scholarship or granting organization.
Forsyth Tech CaresThe Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college or more than half, if not all, of tuition and fees to attend any public university in the state.
Learn more about NEXTNC!Funding for Fast Track, Continuing Education, and EWD Courses
Many of our continuing education and workforce development courses have scholarships. To find out which courses are eligible and how to qualify, contact Michael Glontz at 336-757-3701 or via email by clicking here.
The Duke Energy Scholarship helps more people—especially those from underrepresented or low-income communities—get into Forsyth Tech’s Lineworker program. It’s meant to open doors to a life-changing career.
Learn MoreProgram made possible by the collaboration of Second Harvest Food Bank, Goodwill NWNC, and Forsyth Tech. Scholarships generously provided by Goodwill NWNC to cover all student tuition
contact Kamalah Hill with questions: khill@forsythtech.edu
Learn MoreScholarship funding is frequently provided specifically for the CDL continuing education training. To find out if you are eligible and if funding is currently available, contact Michael Glontz at 336-757-3701 or via email by clicking here.
Program made possible by the collaboration of Second Harvest Food Bank, Goodwill NWNC, and Forsyth Tech. Scholarships generously provided by Goodwill NWNC to cover all student tuition.
contact Kamalah Hill with questions: khill@forsythtech.edu
Learn MoreProgram made possible by the collaboration of Second Harvest Food Bank, Goodwill NWNC, and Forsyth Tech. Scholarships generously provided by Goodwill NWNC to cover all student tuition
Learn MoreProgram made possible by the collaboration of NCDHHS, Goodwill NWNC, and Forsyth Tech. Scholarships generously provided by Goodwill NWNC to cover all student tuition and Career Readiness Certificate testing fees.
Learn MoreProgram made possible by the collaboration of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Goodwill, and Forsyth Tech. Scholarships generously provided by BCBSNC to cover all student tuition, licensure application fees, background check fees, and all testing fees in association with licensure in the areas of Life, Accident/Health/Sickness, and Medicare Supplement/Long Term Care.
Scholarship was created to foster a divers and inclusive talent pipeline for the insurance industry by offering this scholarship to minorities and women, living in the state of North Carolina, at a minimum of 18 years old.
Learn MoreFunding is made available through the generous support of the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation’s Bridge to Career Program.
To qualify for a scholarship, you have to be 18 years or older, have your high school diploma or equivalency, live in North Carolina, and be unemployed or not make too much income. For example, if you work and have no dependents, you have to make under $30,120 per year. If you have at least one dependent, you can make up to $49,084 per year (if single and/or head of household) to qualify for the scholarship.
To find out which courses are eligible and how to qualify, contact Michael Glontz at 336-757-3701 or via email by clicking here.
Examples of Programs that could be covered by either SECU or Bank of America ScholarshipsFunding is made available through the generous support of the Bank of America Foundation.
To qualify for a scholarship, you have to be 18 years or older, have your high school diploma or equivalency, live in Forsyth or Stokes County, and be unemployed or not make too much income. For example, if you work and have no dependents, you have to make under $30,120 per year. If you have at least one dependent, you can make up to $49,084 per year (if single and/or head of household) to qualify for the scholarship.
To find out which courses are eligible and how to qualify, contact Michael Glontz at 336-757-3701 or via email by clicking here.
Examples of Programs that could be covered by either SECU or Bank of America ScholarshipsTuition funding for some continuing education courses is made possible through the generous support of the Golden Leaf Foundation.
Eligible students must:
- Be 18 years old or older.
- Be a resident of North Carolina for the past year.
- Have your high school diploma or equivalency.
- Reside in a qualifying Golden LEAF rural county such as Stokes County.
- Be unemployed or not make too much income. For example, if you work and have no dependents, you have to make under $30,120 per year. If you have at least one dependent, you can make up to $49,084 per year (if single or married and head of household) to qualify for the scholarship.
Be enrolled or enrolling in Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) pathways/courses offered for 96 hours or more and leading to a State or industry-recognized credential
Eligible credentials can be found here
The WIOA program provides financial support for eligible individuals seeking job training and career development at community colleges. Designed to help unemployed and underemployed workers gain in-demand skills, WIOA funding covers tuition, fees, and other educational expenses for approved training programs.
For more information or to determine your eligibility, visit your local NC Works Career Center or contact Ashley Ramirez-Toledo at aramirez-toledo@goodwillnwnc.org. A representative of the NC Works program is also located at the West Campus Educational Career Center to work with you on possible opportunities.
In addition to scholarships, loans, and grants, Forsyth Tech offers a variety of work-study opportunities. Work-study is a part-time employment program that is funded by the government; students work on-campus or with eligible off-campus employers to earn an hourly wage. This form of financial aid is not applied to tuition.
To apply for work-study roles, you must first complete the FAFSA and meet with your advisor.
If you have completed at least 50% of your program of study and are in good academic standing, you can apply for this grant to help you cross the line to graduation.
Additional Funding Opportunities
Small Business Center Funding
Veteran Support Services