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Three reasons to apply to UNC Asheville this week

Find out why an exciting announcement for NC residents and College Application Week makes makes this a great week to apply to UNC Asheville.

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College Application Week is hosted by the College Foundation of North Carolina — so applicants must apply through the CFNC website to get fees waived.

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Looking for a university that not only paves the way to a career, but also provides a well-rounded education and nationally-recognized faculty?

We’ve got three reasons this is the week to consider completing your education at UNC Asheville.

1. Access Asheville means many NC students can attend for free.

UNC Asheville recently launched an exciting new financial aid program that guarantees full tuition and fees for qualified NC residents whose annual family income is $80,000 or less — making a high-quality education more accessible to more than half of NC families and residents.

2. Location, location, location.

UNC Asheville is beautifully situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains (think: so many outdoor adventures) and just ~one mile from Asheville’s vibrant arts, music, crafts, and culinary scenes.

3. It’s College Application Week this week.

From Monday, Oct. 16-Friday, Oct. 20, UNC Asheville is among the participating NC colleges that are waiving their application fees for College Application Weekyes, that means you can apply for free.

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