Scholarships

NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)

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. Applications will be open from February 6 until March 6, 2025.

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 school in an eligible non-public school setting.

Website: Interested in ESA+ - NCSEAA

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

For More Information

Online & Email

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this help me?

Everyone can now apply for the NCSEAA.
You can reduce overall tuition if awarded a 2025 - 2026 NCSEAA.
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. Fre
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,

Is there an income cap to apply?

No income restrictions exist for APPLYING for the 2025-2026 NCSEAA. There are income considerations for the amount awarded.
AWARD DETERMINATIONS

The full award amount for 2025-26: $7468 (based on gross, before taxes, household income, applicants are divided into four tiers):

Tier 1: 100% of the 2025-2026 full award amount of $7686
Tier 2: 90% of the 2025-2026 full award amount of $6918
Tier 3: 60% of the 2025-2026 full award amount $4612
Tier 4: 45% of the 2025-2026 full award amount $3458

How do I apply for the HGCS Financial Aid or NCSEAA?

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

Click here to apply
February 6-March 6, 2025 – You must apply for priority consideration by March 6, 2025. HGCS will communicate award amounts in April.
After March 6, 2025 – Applications are still accepted but not considered a priority, and NCSEAA will communicate possible award amounts in August.

Will HGCS offer any other discounts besides the NCSEAA or HGCS Financial Aid?

HGCS will no longer provide AUTOMATIC discounts, (i.e. multi-child, like-minded pastor, etc). The NCSEAA allows parents to redirect tax dollars to HGCS to cover these former discounts. HOWEVER, families will still earn a 5% discount for paying the entire 2025-256 tuition by May 31, 2025.

By removing automatic discounts and encouraging families to use the NCSEAA, HGCS can allocate funds to improve vital aspects of the school. If you believe that you have a need beyond former discounts, then you may apply through FACTS for consideration for “needs-based aid” (see “Application Process” above).

If you received the NCSEAA in 2024-25, you must simply renew your scholarship for 2025-26. The renewal must be completed by April 15, 2025. If you apply for and do not receive the NCSEAA for 2025-26, you can apply for need-based financial assistance through the FACTS Grant & Aid application. Funds are awarded until NCSEAA, and HGCS disburses all available funds.

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