Boost

Through dedicated advising, timely and relevant support, and valuable incentives, BOOST empowers students to stay on course and transition quickly into the workforce. Whether you're looking to gain new skills, complete your credentials faster, or receive personalized guidance, this program is here to support your journey—every step of the way.

What are the benefits of joining Boost?

• Reduce or eliminate your tuition costs ($1,400 per academic year)
• Pay for some or all of your textbooks ($300 per semester)
• Help with other costs of attending college ($100 monthly incentive)
• Connect you with tutors and other support services
• Provide a dedicated Success Coach to keep you on track for graduation

Am I eligible?

• Be a U.S. North Carolina resident eligible for in-state tuition, according to the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS)
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency (not open to dual enrollment students)
• Receive the Next NC Scholarship
• Be able to complete college-level math and English requirements within their first academic year
• Have no more than 24 program-applicable college credits earned or in progress when you are accepted into the NC Boost program
• Apply for financial aid via FAFSA: studentaid.gov
• Attempt at least 24 credits per academic year (fall, spring, summer)

Be enrolled in one of the following eligible programs at JCC:

• 911 Communication and Operations
• Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Degree
• Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Diploma
• Applied Engineering Technology Degree
• Applied Engineering Technology Diploma
• Associate Degree Nursing Degree
• Associate in Arts Degree
• Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation Degree
• Associate in Engineering Degree
• Associate in General Education /Pre-Respiratory Therapy
• Associate in General Education/Pre-Emergency Medical Science
• Associate in General Education/Pre-Medical Assisting
• Associate in General Education/Pre-Nursing
• Associate in General Education/Pre-Radiography
• Associate in General Education/Pre-Sonography
• Associate in Science Degree
• Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation Degree
• Bioprocess Technology Degree
• Biotechnology
• Cardiovascular Sonography Degree
• Computer-Integrated Machining Degree
• Computer-Integrated Machining Diploma
• Criminal Justice Technology Degree
• Criminal Justice Technology Forensic Science Degree
• Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Degree
• Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Diploma
• Emergency Medical Science Degree
• Fire Protection Technology Degree
• Health and Fitness Science Degree
• Information Technology - Cybersecurity Concentration Degree
• Information Technology - Information systems Degree
• Information Technology - Network Management Concentration Degree
• Information Technology Diploma
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diploma
• Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree
• Medical Assisting Degree
• Medical Assisting Diploma
• Medical Sonography Degree
• Nurse Aide Diploma
• Practical Nursing Diploma
• Pre-Practical Nursing
• Pre-Therapeutic Massage
• Radiography Degree
• Respiratory Therapy
• Therapeutic Massage Degree
• Therapeutic Massage Diploma
• Welding Technology Degree
• Welding Technology Diploma

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