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NC State Scholarships

NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)


The ESA+ was created by the NC General Assembly to help parents pay qualified expenses for children with disabilities who attend an eligible non-public school. 

Website: Interested in ESA+ - NCSEAA

Contact:
Ph: 1.855.330.3955 toll free
Email: ESA@ncseaa.edu
Fax: 919.248.4687

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Click here to learn more about the NCSEAA
Contact the Finance Office – finance@hgchristian.org

The Opportunity Scholarship Program expands school choice in NC through scholarship grants for eligible children in Kindergarten through Grade 12. This program provides funding for eligible children who choose to attend a participating non-public school. 

The Opportunity Scholarship Application will open February 1, 2027.

Website: NCSEAA

Contact:
Ph: 1.855.330.3955 toll free
Email: opportunityscholarships@ncseaa.edu
Fax: 919.248.4687

The ESA+ was created by the NC General Assembly to help parents pay qualified expenses for children with disabilities who attend an eligible non-public school. 

Website: Interested in ESA+ - NCSEAA

Contact:
Ph: 1.855.330.3955 toll free
Email: ESA@ncseaa.edu
Fax: 919.248.4687

  • The Opportunity Scholarship Program expands school choice in NC through scholarship grants for eligible children in Kindergarten through Grade 12. This program provides funding for eligible children who choose to attend a participating non-public school. 

    The Opportunity Scholarship Application will open February 1, 2027.

    Website: NCSEAA

    Contact:
    Ph: 1.855.330.3955 toll free
    Email: opportunityscholarships@ncseaa.edu
    Fax: 919.248.4687

  • The ESA+ was created by the NC General Assembly to help parents pay qualified expenses for children with disabilities who attend an eligible non-public school. 

    Website: Interested in ESA+ - NCSEAA

    Contact:
    Ph: 1.855.330.3955 toll free
    Email: ESA@ncseaa.edu
    Fax: 919.248.4687

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Everyone can now apply for the NCSEAA.
    • You can reduce overall tuition if awarded a 2026 - 2027 NCSEAA Scholarship.
    • If you are still waiting to receive the NCSEAA, you can apply for the HGCS FACTS Grant & Aid until all available funds have been allocated. 
    • If you believe your needs will NOT be met through the NCSEAA, contact the Finance Office to apply for the limited amount of Hickory Grove financial assistance.

  • No income restrictions exist for APPLYING. There are income considerations for the amount awarded.

    AWARD DETERMINATIONS 
    The full award amount for 2026-2027 is $7,942 (based on gross household income before taxes and the number of people in the household).

    Applicants are divided into four tiers:

    • Tier 1: 100% of the 2026-2026 full award amount of $7,942
    • Tier 2: 90% of the 2026-2027 full award amount of $7,148
    • Tier 3: 60% of the 2026-2027 full award amount $4,766
    • Tier 4: 45% of the 2026-2027 full award amount $3,574

  • FACTS Grant & Aid

    • Apply immediately for any other financial aid from the school by requesting information from the finance office – email finance@hgchristian.org
    • There is a $40 application charge from FACTS.

    NCSEAA/Opportunity Scholarship

  • HGCS does NOT provide AUTOMATIC discounts (i.e., multi-child, like-minded pastor, etc). HOWEVER, families will still earn a 5% discount for paying the entire school year tuition by May 31st.

    If you believe you have a need beyond the above, you may apply through FACTS Financial Aid for consideration of “needs-based aid” (see “Application Process” above). 

    Funds are awarded until NCSEAA, and HGCS disburses all available funds.