Student Employment
The student employment program assists eligible students pay University expenses while attending classes. Students participating in the program are employed with many departments on campus, including the Maintenance Department, Library, Administrative and Departmental Offices, and Laboratories. A student’s work schedule will depend upon class schedules and can be arranged by the student and the student’s work supervisor. These jobs provide learning opportunities as well as financial aid
The Federal Work-Study Program is a need-based federal assistance program. To participate in the program, a student must complete the FAFSA. An hourly wage is paid to students. As part of a condition for employment, a student must sign up for direct deposit.
All opportunities for on-campus student employment are listed with the University Career Center.
Veterans’ Benefits
Veterans, Active Duty, and Family Members
All Veteran and Military Educational Benefits are coordinated and submitted through the UNCP Academic and Military Outreach (AMO) Office. Contact the UNCP AMO office at 910.775.4438 or the Veterans Affairs Regional Office at 888.442.4551 for information on applying for educational benefits.
- Veteran Transfer students receiving VA benefits under Chapter 30, 33, and 1606 complete VA Form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training at www.va.gov).
- Disabled Veterans Chapter 31, Title 38, Veteran Readiness and Employment, will have their university fees paid directly to the university by the U.S. Government.
- Students eligible under Chapters 30, 35 and 1606 will pay fees at the time of registration and receive a monthly education and training allowance from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Students eligible under Chapter 33 will have to notify the VA School Certifying Official of their intent to use benefits for sponsorship where VA pays tuition & fees based on eligibility percentage, directly to UNCP and will receive a book stipend and monthly housing allowance (not applicable to Active Duty members or spouses)
- Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve service members may receive federal Tuition Assistance. Service members can contact their Education Services office or UNCP AMO for assistance.
Veteran Readiness & Employment Program (Chapter 31)
Veterans who enter the University under Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S. Code, Veteran Readiness & Employment Program for Disabled Veterans, and have the approval of the Veterans Administration will have their University tuition & fees paid directly to the University by the U.S. Government.
GI Bill
Veterans eligible for the G.I. Bill, Chapter 30, must apply at www.va.gov, for their benefits. For information regarding eligibility, or application forms, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 888.442.4551 or the UNCP Academic & Military Outreach. Veteran transfer students using the G.I. Bill should complete VA Form 22-1955, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, prior to the time they plan to transfer. This form is available online by accessing www.va.gov.
Veterans eligible for the Post-9/11, Chapter 33, must submit an application at www.va.gov, for their benefits, prior to the time they plan to use their benefits. The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to eligible service members and/or family members. A veteran must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Once the service member or family member enrolls, he/she must attend classes regularly to continue receiving benefits and must notify the UNCP School Certifying Official in the Academic and Military Outreach Office of any changes in program or enrollment status.
NC National Guard Tuition Assistance Program (NCTAP)
The North Carolina National Guard Tuition Assistance Program (NCTAP) provides tuition assistance for active members of the North Carolina Army or Air National Guard. Assistance for tuition to qualified members of the North Carolina National Guard is subject to the availability of funds and varies from semester to semester. Members must have a minimum obligation of two years remaining as a member of the North Carolina National Guard from the time of the application; or extend membership for an additional two years or more from the time of application. For further information please contact the North Carolina National Guard Education Services Office:
NCTAP Email: ng.nc.ncarng.mbx.education-service-office@army.mil
NCTAP Phone Number: (704) 391-4426
Veteran Dependents
The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans was created to show appreciation for the services and sacrifices of North Carolina’s war veterans. The scholarship program applies to North Carolina schools only. Children of certain class categories of deceased, disabled, combat, or POW/MIA veterans are encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients may receive financial assistance to cover full tuition and fees at UNCP. An applicant must be under the age of 25 to be eligible. For information and to apply, visit: https://www.milvets.nc.gov/services/scholarships
Chapter 35, Title 38, U.S. Code provides for the training of sons, daughters, spouses, and widows of veterans who either died in service; who died as a result of a service-connected disability; who became permanently and totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability; or who have been listed as missing in action, captured, detained, or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
Students using the Chapter 35 Dependents Education Assistance benefit are responsible for paying or making payment arrangements to cover tuition and fees at the time of registration. These students receive a monthly education and training allowance from the Veterans Administration. Since the first check is usually delayed, a veteran or dependent should request benefits as early as possible.
Transfer of Post-9/11 (Chapter 33) GI-Bill Benefits to Dependents (TEB) will assist a spouse and or child with educational expenses. Upon approval, family members may apply to use transferred benefits with VA by completing VA Form 22-1990e. This form should only be completed at www.va.gov and submitted to VA by the family member after DoD has approved the Active Duty or Veteran members request for TEB. VA Form 22-1990e cannot be used to apply for TEB.
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