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Scholarship Opportunities
We believe every child deserves a great education and are ready to help you get the financial aid you need. As a North Carolina resident, you may be eligible for financial assistance to help offset tuition through the Opportunity Scholarship Program or the Education Student Accounts (ESA+) Program. In many cases, scholarship awards cover the full cost of tuition at Coast to Mountain Preparatory Academy (CM Prep)!
The 2025-26 new student application currently remains open. SEAA will continue to make awards each month in the order applications are received for full-year funding for applications submitted through September 30, 2025, as funds remain available for the program. The student must also be enrolled and attending by this date to be eligible for a fall award.
If funds remain available after that date, new applications may be submitted from October 1 through December 31, 2025, for a scholarship award to start with the spring 2026 semester. SEAA will update this notice, if necessary, if there are any changes to the availability of funding as awards are made through 2025. Click here to view the step-by-step application guide.
Opportunity Scholarship Program
The Opportunity Scholarship is an income-based award covering partial or full tuition at CM Prep and other non-public schools. Eligible families must meet household income requirements, and award decisions are subject to the available funds.
Education Student Accounts (ESA+) Program
The ESA+ Scholarship is for students who have a documented disability. Awards can be used to cover tuition at a non-public school and other educational expenses.
Students must be eligible for special education services, as documented by a North Carolina public school IEP eligibility determination. These can include but are not limited to: autism, hearing impairment, visual impairment, orthopedic impairment, and intellectual or developmental disability.
Apply for Financial Aid Today
While you complete your application for CM Prep, you can apply for one or both scholarships listed above through the State Education Assistance Authority. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the enrollment agents at CM Prep are available to help you through the process.
Connect with our enrollment team at 855.570.3641 or by filling out the form when you click the button below to determine your eligibility, find your family’s estimated scholarship amount, and get help submitting an application if you need it.
1. Review requirements and check eligibility
Students must meet specific eligibility requirements to qualify for the Opportunity and ESA+ Scholarships. Families can review scholarship program requirements and check their eligibility for both options at the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority website. Our enrollment agents can also help you determine your eligibility as they help you enroll at CM Prep.
Please note, if your family meets the eligibility requirements for both scholarships, you can apply for both opportunities.
2. Set up a MyPortal account
Create a MyPortal account with the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.
3. Apply through MyPortal
Login to your MyPortal account to submit an application for either or both scholarship opportunities. You will receive confirmation of any scholarship awards directly from the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority and directions on applying those scholarship funds to CM Prep.
Tuition
CM Prep has worked hard to offer private school prices that respect the commitment and investment families make when they enroll their children in private schools.
Visit our tuition page to learn more about costs
How to Enroll
If you’re ready to take full advantage of Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy’s offerings, consider enrolling today.