Grants

Students can apply for grants that are applicable to Sampson Community College from this page. Below are a list of grants and their application process. If you have any questions regarding a specific grant contact information will be available below as well.

North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant

Eligibility

• Be a 2021 North Carolina high school graduate attending one of North Carolina’s community colleges in the 2021-2022 academic year
• Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $15,000 or less as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
• Enroll for at least six credit hours per semester in a curriculum program
• Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements of the community college

Getting Started

• Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Applicants must complete the Sampson Community College application for admission and complete residency determination through the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS).

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Application Process

Curriculum Students

Curriculum Students will need to speak with Kim Davis in the Student Services Office located in the North Building. Applications will be completed only when determination has been made that the student does qualify for what is considered an unforeseen financial emergency. Eligibility is determined by the guidelines that have been placed on the Finish Line Grant by the state not by Sampson Community College. No payments are disbursed directly to the student. Payments will be made directly to the agency/vendor that the debt is owed. Davis Contact information is kdavis@sampsoncc.edu and direct line 910-900-4056.

Continuing Education Students

Continuing Education Students will need to speak with Carlos Valenzuela in the Workforce Development Office located in the East Building. Applications will be complete only when determination has been made that the student does qualify for what is considered an unforeseen financial emergency. Eligibility is determined by the guidelines that have been placed on the Finish Line Grant by the state not by Sampson Community College. No payments are disbursed directly to the student. Payments will be made to the agency/vendor that the debt is owed.