Financial Aid
An education you’ll value for a lifetime.
Tuition & Fees
$425 per credit hour
Medical Imaging
RN-BSN
$485 per credit hour
Associate Degree Nursing
Health Sciences and General Studies
Healthcare Simulation
Neurodiagnostic Technology
Radiologic Technology
$12,024
Histotechnology
Medical Laboratory Science
Radiation Therapy
$20,000
Dosimetry
$2,800
Blood Bank Technology (non-credit)$880
Nurse Aide (non-credit)$625
Phlebotomy (non-credit)| Term | ||
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| Application Fee | $30 | |
| Deposit Fee ((Non-refundable, does not apply toward tuition)) |
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| Background Check | Clinical Students only. Deposit covers portion, student responsible for any overages. Amount varies. | |
| Health Assessment | Clinical Students Only. Varies. | |
| Collegewide Semester Fees | ||
| Access, Parking, and Security | $25 | |
| Activity Fee | $30 | |
| Learning Resource Fee | $275 | |
| Collegewide Fees – Other | ||
| Graduation | $200 | |
| Returned Check/NSF Fee | $25 | |
| Program Specific Fees | ||
| Associate Degree Nursing | ||
| Nursing Lab Fees | $175/course | |
| NUR 110 CoursePoint | $225 | |
| NUR 110 Sherpath | $219 | |
| NUR 160 CoursePoint | $225 | |
| Nurse Aide | ||
| NUR 010 (CNA) Course Fee | $20 | |
| RN-BSN | ||
| NUR 301 CoursePoint | $100 | |
| NUR 340 CoursePoint | $210 | |
| NUR 410 CoursePoint | $100 | |
| Dosimetry | ||
| Dosimetry Lab Fee | $80 | |
| Neurodiagnostic Technology | ||
| Neurodiagnostic Course Fee | $60 | |
| Radiologic Technology | ||
| (Course Packet and Markers) | $60 | |
| Radiologic Technology Lab Fee (RAD 110 and RAD 130) | $80 | |
| Radiation Therapy | ||
| Radiation Therapy Lab Fee | $80 | |
| Radiation Therapy | ||
| Radiation Therapy Lab Fee | $80 | |
| Health Sciences and General Studies | ||
| Science Lab Fee | $50 | |
| Simulation Student Membership Fee | $80 |
Types of Aid
Students in degree-seeking programs may be eligible for federal, state, institutional aid and scholarships. Students in non-credit programs may be eligible for limited scholarships (an application is provided during the admissions process).
Federal Aid: www.studentaid.gov
- Federal Pell Grant Program
- Federal Direct Loan and Federal Direct Plus (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program
- Federal Work-Study
Information and application procedures for participation in these programs can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office or by visiting the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid website (FAFSA). Include the Federal School Code for Carolinas College –031042 – on the application.
To determine eligibility for federal aid programs, the financial circumstances of you and/or family will be reviewed according to a methodology established by the U.S. Congress. Items considered: the income and assets of you and/or family, the number of persons in the household and the number in college, taxes paid, medical expenses and awards from private sources.
North Carolina State Aid: www.cfnc.org
Legal residents of the state of North Carolina may be eligible for assistance in the form of the Forgivable Education Loan for Service Program (FELS) or the North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship Program. Information regarding eligibility and application for these programs is available at the website above.
Scholarships
Funds from the Atrium Health Foundation, local individuals, businesses, and organizations are made available to students each year in the form of scholarships. Scholarship criteria may include academic achievement and/or financial need. Additional information may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.
Veterans Benefits: www.gibill.va.gov
Carolinas College is approved for VA benefits through the North Carolina State Approving Agency. Visit the website above for information on VA benefits and how to apply.
Atrium Health Loan Forgiveness
Atrium Health offers a loan agreement to finance up to $10,000 for students enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing, RN-BSN and Radiologic Technology and up to $5,000 for students enrolled in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Radiation Therapy. This loan defers payment on principal and interest until the student leaves the program by withdrawal, dismissal or graduation. Payment plans are available at that time. If the graduate becomes employed full-time by an eligible Atrium Health facility, a work forgiveness option is available. The Loan Forgiveness Program is available at the discretion of Atrium Health. Questions? Contact our Financial Aid Office at FinancialAid@CCHSmail.org.
Learn More About Our Value
Ranked Top in NC
A 2020 study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce ranked all colleges and universities by their “return on investment,” comparing the net cost to attend, student loans and salary data. In North Carolina, Carolinas College ranked 1st when looking at all colleges and universities 10 years after enrollment. It’s a testament to the value of our education and our graduates’ ability to get stable, good-paying jobs.
Why Carolinas College Is Nationally Recognized for Its Value
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Carolinas College of Health Sciences administers financial aid without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.