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Admitted students will receive an email notification on how to view their financial aid package in OnePort, then a mailed copy, on an ongoing basis as more information becomes available. Any student who intends to apply for or renew their financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year must complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov . Please submit your FAFSA as soon as possible. Want help with the FAFSA? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor , contact us at finaid@unca.edu or 828.251.6535 , or visit us on the second floor of Brown Hall Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for a walk-in appointment. We’re here to support you! We believe that money shouldn’t stand in the way of your education. At UNC Asheville, we offer a full range of merit- and need-based financial aid options, and we will work one-on-one with you to make your education possible. Explore Financial Aid Options Understanding your financial aid options starts with understanding how much college will cost you. Then, you can learn more about different kinds of financial aid, identify what you are eligible for, and learn how to apply. Paying for College Types of Aid How to Apply for Aid Net Price Calculator Estimating what you will pay for college can be challenging, but using our Net Price Calculator makes it much simpler. The Net Price Calculator is a secure tool that provides you with a personalized net price estimate based on your unique characteristics, cost of attendance , and the financial aid provided to UNC Asheville students in the previous year. Estimate Your Cost with Our Net Price Calculator Our Commitment to Affordability ~70% of students receive financial aid $6M in annual scholarships to students $14K less debt than the national average for graduate loan holders Our Financial Aid Team Shannon Shepherd, Director of Financial Aid Shannon Shepherd Director of Financial Aid Email: sshepher@unca.edu Phone: 828.251.6543 Brian P. Davis ’06 Brian P. Davis ’06 Associate Director of Financial Aid for University Scholarships Email: bdavis@unca.edu Phone: 828.251.6543 Adrienne Lennon Adrienne Lennon Financial Aid Counselor Email: alennon@unca.edu Phone: 828.251.6985 Vicki McElheny Vicki McElheny Financial Aid Counselor Email: vmcelhen@unca.edu Phone: 828.251.6536 Phounam Pin Phounam Pin Financial Aid Counselor Email: ppin@unca.edu Phone: 828.251.6535 Hunter Yarborough Hunter Yarborough Associate Director of Financial Aid Email: hyarboro@unca.edu Phone: 828.251.6535 Connect to Financial Aid Resources Our team of admission and financial aid counselors are here to help you understand your options and navigate the process of applying for financial aid. Schedule an Appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor Financial Aid Forms Financial Aid Resources Federal Emergency Grants for Students In response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Congress authorized federal financial support to institutions. A significant portion of the funding is for direct student emergency grants. Read More About the Federal Emergency Grants for Students UNC Asheville’s Student Emergency Fund Current students who meet certain criteria may be eligible to receive financial assistance from UNC Asheville’s Student Emergency Fund. Learn More and Apply Here Take the Next Step Request Information Apply Contact Admission Confirm Enrollment Have Questions? Contact the Financial Aid Team! Ask questions and get advice from the University of North Carolina Asheville if you need assistance with applying for Financial Aid. Phone: 828.251.6535 Email: finaid@unca.edu FAFSA Code: 002907 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Schedule a One-on-One Appointment with Financial Aid Menu Admission Expand child menu Expand How to Apply First-Year Admission Transfer Admission Visits & Events UNCA in Your Town Request Information Meet Your Counselor Key Facts & Figures Admitted Students Postsecondary Planning & Prep. 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