University of North Carolina Wilmington: student discounts, grants and aid
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public four-year college in Wilmington, North Carolina. North Carolina residents studying here may qualify for 8 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.
What it costs, by the numbers
- Average net price
- $20,109 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $10,778.
- Tuition and fees
- $7,277 a year (out of state: $24,152)The sticker price, before any aid.
- Students with a Pell Grant
- 24% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
- Typical debt at graduation
- $19,500 in federal loans (median)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.
North Carolina FAFSA deadline (2027-28)
Deadlines by School Type
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by the date listed for the type of school you attend:
Private Institutions: As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026
UNC System Institutions and Community Colleges: June 1, 2027
More in the full list below.
North Carolina grants and scholarships you can use here
For North Carolina residents. Each one is checked against its official page.
- Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities ScholarshipUp to $14,000 ($3,500 per school year for up to 4 years; transfers $3,500/yr for up to 3 years)
- Next NC ScholarshipAt least $5,000 per year at a UNC System university; at least $3,000 per year at an NC community college (federal Pell + state funds combined)
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.
- NC Reach (Child Welfare Postsecondary Support Program)
- NCSSM and UNCSA Tuition Grant (UNC Tuition Grant Program)
- North Carolina National Guard Tuition Assistance (State TA)
- North Carolina Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans
- Tuition Waiver for Current and Former Wards of the State (Foster Youth)
- Tuition Waiver for Survivors and Dependents of NC Public Safety Officers
Live somewhere else?
State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.
Student discounts for University of North Carolina Wilmington students
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- Spotify$6.99/mo (~50% off standard, plus bundled Hulu)
Spotify Premium Student with Hulu (ad-supported) for $6.99/mo, first month free
- Amazon Prime Student6 months free, then 50% off ($7.49/mo or $69/yr)
6-month free Prime trial, then Prime at 50% off (~$7.49/mo or $69/yr)
- Apple (Education Store)~$50-$200 off Mac/iPad; + free accessory (up to ~$199) during Back-to-School
Year-round education pricing on Mac/iPad (~$50-200 off) + seasonal Back-to-School free accessory
- Adobe Creative Cloud$19.99/mo first year (then ~$34.99–$39.99/mo)
Students & teachers get Creative Cloud All Apps at ~65% off the first year
- Hulu$1.99/mo
Hulu (With Ads) for $1.99/month while enrolled
- YouTube Premium$8.99/mo (~44% off)
YouTube Premium student plan $8.99/month
Spotify
Amazon Prime Student
Apple (Education Store)
Adobe Creative Cloud
Hulu
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