NC Opportunity Scholarship

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Coming in January!

NC Opportunity Scholarship (NCOS)
Parent Information Session

Thursday, January 11, 2024
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Wesleyan Christian Academy Auditorium

Come and hear about North Carolina’s recently expanded K-12 Opportunity Scholarship Program!

The Opportunity Scholarship is now open to ALL families in North Carolina.
This Scholarship provides private school tuition assistance for students in grades Kindergarten to 12th grade. Applications open on February 1st, 2024,
for the 2024-2025 school year.

Parents for Educational Freedom in NC (PEFNC) will be at our
Parent Information Session to talk about this program and
answer any questions you may have. 

Hosted by: PEFNC, TANPS, and Wesleyan Christian Academy  

Why Is NCOS Important to Wesleyan Families?

On December 15, 2023, Wesleyan Christian Academy’s Administration sent an email to parents about the NC Opportunity Scholarship Expansion and how it could positively impact Wesleyan families for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. To read this letter, please click here.

What is the NC Opportunity Scholarship?

NCSEAA is the organization responsible for implementing the NCOS program.

Letter from Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC)

The Opportunity Scholarship Program is a private school scholarship funded by the State of North Carolina. Watch a video about the program on the School Choice North Carolina website. Scholarships range from approximately $3,000 – $7,000 and cover tuition and fees. 

Eligibility is now open to ALL NC K12 students regardless of income or prior public school enrollment. 

Applications open on February 1, 2024 but the time to get ready is NOW! Here is how you can prepare:

  1. Check Your Estimated Scholarship Amount: Learn more about the Opportunity Scholarship and calculate your estimated scholarship amount.
  2. Set Up a MyPortal Account: Applications must be submitted through your MyPortal Account, so go ahead and set it up so that you’re ready to go when applications open.

    For step-by-step instructions, click here.
  3. 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.

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 received 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!

Kindly,

Kwan Graham
Director of Community Engagement

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