North Carolina Central University

What is the cost of studying for a year at North Carolina Central University?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $6,699 for North Carolina residents and $19,735 for nonresidents. Those figures are published charges before financial aid, not the full cost of attending NCCU.

• In-state undergraduate tuition: $3,728; required fees: $2,971.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $16,764; required fees: $2,971.
• Typical academic-year room and board charge: $15,560, comprising $9,686 for a room and $5,874 for board.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,500.

Adding the reported tuition, fees, room, board, and books produces about $23,759 for an in-state student or $36,795 for an out-of-state student using those housing assumptions. These are not complete cost-of-attendance estimates: transportation, personal expenses, and other individual costs are additional. Commuters and students choosing different housing or meal arrangements may spend different amounts.

Financial aid changes what a student ultimately pays. In the reported aid data, 95% of students received some form of financial aid, and 63% had student loans; receiving aid therefore does not necessarily mean receiving enough grants to cover expenses. The reported average net price for families with annual income up to $48,000 was $13,882, but an average is not an individual award.

Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans, applicable North Carolina aid, and institutional scholarships through NCCU's financial aid process. Filing the FAFSA is a key step for federal aid and many other awards. Applicants should compare their own aid offer and current-year cost-of-attendance budget, paying particular attention to whether assistance is a grant, a loan, or wages they must earn.

What are the work-study opportunities at North Carolina Central University?

NCCU students may pursue part-time employment, including Federal Work-Study positions when they qualify and receive a work-study award. Federal Work-Study is need-based student aid earned through an eligible job; it is not a grant paid upfront and does not guarantee that a position will be available.

Students should check their financial aid offer for work-study eligibility and follow NCCU's student-employment application process for openings. Other campus jobs may have different funding and eligibility rules. An internship is also distinct from work-study: it may be paid or unpaid and may carry academic credit depending on the program.

For longer-term career planning, NCCU's career services include individual counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and opportunities to connect with alumni. These services can support an internship or employment search, but their availability should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.