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'Structural deficit': N.C. Senate introduces 2025-27 budget proposal, moves to House

By Isaac Carter | April 21

Tax reform, teacher pay and health care among the primary items outlined in the proposal.

Column: The University claims to meet full financial aid. Can it really say that?

By Delaney Broderick | January 20

"Meeting full financial need is not a fluctuating cycle of reducing grants and extending loans. Either meet students 100 percent as you claim, or find ...

Threats of a government shutdown show potential federal impact at UNC

By Maria Sullivan | January 6

As a public university, UNC relies on federal and state funds to operate.

Column: UNC must do more to boost student financial literacy

By Emma Green | April 22

"As college students, many of us are living away from home for the first time and encountering financial tests we have not faced before. Unfortunately, ...

Students express frustration, scholarships taxed as income

By Maria Sullivan | April 17

UNC Media Relations said in an email statement that it is generally the student's responsibility to navigate their scholarship's taxes and to speak with ...

New state law changes accreditation process for N.C. universities

By Lauren Lovitt | October 17

A new North Carolina law will require universities and community colleges to find new accreditors after every cycle. Former UNC trustee Sallie Russell ...

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FEC discusses new free tuition program in Monday meeting, submits resolution

By Olivia Metelo | September 20

During their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed the university’s new free tuition program for eligible incoming undergraduates ...

UNC students, faculty discuss accessing financial aid resources

By Eliza Benbow | June 27

It can be challenging for new students to find information about financial aid on their own, but there are financial aid resources available for students ...

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Local organizations work to provide aid after earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

By Sam Kornylak | February 21

Turkish-American communities across the Triangle area are working to support those affected by the recent earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye and Syria, ...

Fate of student loan forgiveness is uncertain following federal blocks

By Brianna Atkinson | November 30

After the initial announcement of the Biden administration's loan forgiveness program, lawsuits are currently blocking the potential funding for millions ...

Out-of-state undergraduate tuition to rise $1,780, BOT committee decides

By Defne Önal | November 13

UNC tuition for out-of state undergraduate students will increase by five percent beginning next fall, the UNC Board of Trustees’ Budget, Finance and ...

Triangle Mutual Aid holds supply drive in Carrboro for victims of Hurricane Ian

By Lily Richardson | October 4

The Monday supply drive was in collaboration with Mutual Aid Disasters Relief's response to the hurricane. The organization sent a box truck from Virginia ...

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Who qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness at UNC?

By Brianna Atkinson | September 7

In August, the Biden Administration announced plans to cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt for some borrowers, including that of current college ...

Editorial: Student loans are paused – but we need more.

By Editorial Board | August 29

"We, as students, run the risk of fitting into one or more of these categories. While it's easy to just suggest that our student loans be forgiven, it's ...

Editorial: University financial resources don't go far enough

By Editorial Board | March 23

"Universities must act to create tangible and understandable financial plans to meet students' needs. This also means implementing financial advisers ...

Campaign for Carolina reaches $4.25 billion goal a year early

By Natalie Varma | January 13

In 2017, Campaign for Carolina set a goal of raising $4.25 billion by Dec. 31, 2022. Thursday, UNC announced that the campaign has reached the $4.25 ...

Column: Money doesn't buy happiness

By Raymond Pang | August 30

"While having a lot of money can resolve a lot of your issues and provides many opportunities and experiences, I also want to remind people — particularly ...

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North Carolina bill advancing to Senate raises concerns over school choice funding

By Brian Rosenzweig | May 3

House Bill 32, titled the “Equity in Opportunity Act,” passed in the N.C. House of Representatives last month. It's part of an ongoing national debate ...

Universities grapple with providing affordable long and short-term mental health care

By Sofia Lesnewski | September 10

A dilemma that many low-income students and college counseling centers across the state are struggling with is how universities can make psychological ...

Where do 2020 presidential candidates stand on student debt?

By Jonny Cook | September 8

Students, here are what your Democratic presidential candidates want to do about higher education debt.