Spartan Alert
Information for Parents
Helping to prepare the student in your life for the transition to college is a huge undertaking. At UNC Greensboro we believe in supporting parents and family members during this time just as much as our incoming first years. You have questions too, and that’s understandable. We’re here to help every step of the way with live info sessions, campus tours, and the availability to connect with an Admissions Counselor when you need it.
BENEFITS OF ENROLLING AT UNCG
When your student enrolls at UNCG it means they’re joining the Spartan Family. We truly are a family here, where students, faculty, and staff share their ambitions and challenge each other to achieve them. Class discussions are made richer and more meaningful thanks to our diverse student body that represents and accepts all kinds of backgrounds. Our professors will challenge and support your student, and we offer helpful resources like the Writing Center and a Career Services Center that will give them the tools to succeed. Also, programs like Honors, Residential Colleges, undergraduate research, study abroad, and service learning add meaning to their experience at UNCG.
Learn About Our Students
- 18,000 students chose UNCG.
- The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
- Average class size is 27 students.
- We offer over 175 undergraduate majors and concentrations.
- 84% of our full-time first year students receive some form of financial aid.
- 80% of first year students live on campus.
- 450+ undergraduate students study abroad each year.
- More than 700 undergraduate students participate in funded research each year.
- Our students represent 48 states and 69 countries.
WHAT’S THE COST OF ATTENDANCE?
UNC Greensboro is one of the most affordable state institutions in NC. To have a better idea of the costs associated with your student’s tuition and fees you’ll need to understand the Cost of Attendance (COA), which is an estimated budget of what a student may spend over the course of the academic year. This estimate is based on local cost of living calculations and surveys of the student body. Financial aid awards cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance.
WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE?
A college education is one of the smartest investments for your student’s future. To help offset the costs, UNCG offers academically talented students a variety of merit-based scholarships. As your student progresses through their enrollment there are also several departmental scholarships they can apply for based on their major. Learn more with an overview of UNCG scholarships and how to apply.
AS A PARENT, WHAT’S MY ROLE IN THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS?
Parents of dependent students seeking financial aid for an undergraduate degree must participate in the financial aid application process by completing and signing the FAFSA along with the student, and providing documents if requested. Parents who are unsure about whether to include their information or another parent’s information, or who have questions about how to report details on the FAFSA, please refer to the Federal Student Aid website.
When aid is awarded, it is usually all in the student’s name. Any grants, subsidized or unsubsidized loans, and/or scholarships are solely connected to the student. The student does not need a cosigner for their federal student loans.
Parents may opt to apply for a Federal Parent PLUS loan if their student is considered a dependent on the FAFSA. If the parent is approved (based on a credit evaluation), the parent can take the loan for use toward the student’s educational costs. If the parent is denied, there is an option where the student can receive additional loan funds. The Parent PLUS loan application is available through the Federal Student Aid website. For a better understanding of Financial Aid basics visit the links below on Spartan Central, our one-stop resource for our students.
WHAT DOES UNCG DO TO ENSURE THEIR STUDENTS ARE SAFE?
Campus safety and the well being of our students is a top priority at UNC Greensboro. We have several measures in place that ensures our campus is a safe, welcoming environment. For starters, UNCG has a dedicated Campus Police Force as a resource to our community, centrally located on campus to provide safety and security.
WALK SAFE MOBILE APP
The purpose of the walk safe program is to provide someone from the police department to walk with faculty, staff, students, and visitors who feel unsafe at any hour on campus. Safe walks are provided by police officers, security officers and student rangers upon request. Students can call directly or request a safe walk through the LiveSafe Mobile Safety App!
EMERGENCY PHONES AND BLUE LIGHT POLES
UNCG has installed more than 300 emergency phones, including 105 “Blue Light Poles,” throughout campus. These phones provide direct voice communication to the UNCG Police Communications Center and are equipped to deliver emergency public address messages and to sound siren alarms.
SPARTANALERT RESPONSE SYSTEM
Helps to ensure campus-wide awareness of how to respond to crises. By using multiple communication systems, we provide rapid notification to our students.