Appalachian ACCESS
Appalachian Commitment to a College Education for Student Success (ACCESS)
The ACCESS program offers low-income students from North Carolina a four-year university education at Appalachian debt-free. Specifically, the ACCESS program supplements federal financial aid grants, state financial aid grants and scholarships, and other forms of financial assistance with sufficient funds to cover the cost of institutional charges (tuition, fees, room, board) and possibly an on-campus job for personal expenses for up to four years (eight semesters).
To be eligible for the ACCESS program, a student must enter Appalachian as a first-time freshman, attend full-time, be a resident of North Carolina, make satisfactory academic progress (as defined by federal regulations), and be from a family with an income at or below the Federal Poverty Level (indexed by family size).
| Persons in Family or Household | 48 Contiguous States and D.C. | ||
| 1 | $10,830 | ||
| 2 | $14,570 | ||
| 3 | $18,310 | ||
| 4 | $22,050 | ||
| 5 | $25,790 | ||
| 6 | $29,530 | ||
| 7 | $32,270 | ||
| 8 | $37,010 | ||
| For each additional person, add | $3740 |
To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Appalachian as a school to receive the results of your FAFSA.
