NC Boost
Finish College Faster and Go Further in Your Career!
Earn your degree quickly and build real career momentum without starting from scratch through North Carolina’s accelerated college-to-career program.
Benefits of Participating in Boost
Tuition Assistance: Reduced or zero cost of attendance through the NEXTNC Scholarship
Specialized Advising: Individualized advising and career coaching attention from the Boost Advisor
Additional Financial Support: Monthly stipend to reduce financial burdens and assistance with textbooks and supplies
Connections and Engagement: Special events for participants for professional and personal skill enhancement
Boost Eligible Programs
Boost provides these special benefits for students pursuing degrees in the following programs at RCC:
- Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation
- Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation
- Construction Management Technology – Coming Fall 2026!
- Criminal Justice Technology
- Electrical Systems Technology
- Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence
- Information Technology: Cybersecurity and Network Management
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Medical Sonography
- Radiography
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology
- Welding Technology
Student Eligibility
Boost is designed for students who are ready to move forward and need the right support to make it happen. To be eligible for Boost, students must:
- Be a North Carolina resident eligible for in-state tuition
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have no more than 24 program-applicable college credits earned or in progress
- Enroll in an eligible degree program listed above
- Complete the FAFSA and qualify for the Next NC Scholarship
- Plan to complete at least 24 credits per academic year
Get Started – Apply for the Boost Program!
Step One: Complete the RCC Application and Admissions Process
Step Two: Complete your FAFSA
Step Three: Complete the RCC Boost Program Application
Boost is made possible by the generous investment of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation.
The Boost program at Robeson Community College operates in a partnership consortium with Bladen Community College and Sampson Community College.
