The Opportunity Scholarship Program provides $3,000 - $7,000 scholarships to pay for private school tuition and fees. ALL NC K12 students are ELIGIBLE!
Renewals (students who received 2023 - 2024 funding) will be considered first for 2024 - 2025 awards. Eligible new student applications submitted between February 1 – March 1 will be awarded based on household income and the families' Award Tier, to the extent funds remain available. If the number of eligible applications exceeds the amount of funds available, a waitlist will be established to fill slots that may become available at a later date.
Check Your Award Tier and Estimated Scholarship Amount: Learn more about the Opportunity Scholarship and calculate your estimated scholarship amount.
Check Your Award Tier and Estimated Scholarship Amount
Apply for an Opportunity Scholarship: Applications must be submitted through a MyPortal account on the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority website.
For step-by-step instructions on how to set up your MyPortal account, click here.
Apply for an Opportunity Scholarship
Check Out the SEAA Website: The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA) administers the Opportunity Scholarship Program. Their website has the most up to date information, including a list of direct payment schools, the awarding process and parent resources).
Explore the Schools in Your Area: Learn more about the schools in your area, including those that are direct payment schools and accept scholarship funding.
For a Parent Resource guide to help you in your decision making about private schools, click here.
Explore the Schools in Your Area
Have questions about the Opportunity Scholarship Program? The team at PEFNC is ready to help you every step of the way! Please reach out to us!
Phone: 888-858-8802 (Your call will be returned within 24 hours.)
Request Application Assistance: Submit a request for application assistance here and a member of our Parent Liaison Team will reach out to help you.
We look forward to walking alongside you as you explore this amazing opportunity for you and your family!
Thank you,
Allison Guenther
Vice President of External Affairs