The application for the GSP opens on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, and closes on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, at 6:00 AM. Once admitted to UNCG, students who meet the GSP eligibility criteria will receive an email with instructions on how to apply. If you have any questions about the application process, feel free to email us at Guarantee@uncg.edu
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
– Be a North Carolina resident eligible to complete the FAFSA – Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of exactly –1500 on the 2026-2027 FASFA – Have a weighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher – Must be enrolled as a full-time student at UNCG for all 4 years – Must be an in-person student on the main campus. Online-only students are not eligible. – Must live on-campus housing during your first 2 years at UNCG
Application Timeline
Application Timeline
Admitted students who meet all eligibility criteria will receive an email invitation to apply for the GSP. Application Opens: Friday, January 2, 2026 Application Portals Close: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM Decisions Sent: Mid-April ScholarDecisions Required by Friday, May 1, 2026
The Guarantee Program is a competitive and selective program for high-achieving students entering UNCG. Students in the Guarantee Scholars Program will be held to additional expectations. Below you will find things to be considered if interested in this program. Please read the brief descriptions below:
Move-In early for the Guarantee Welcome Program
First-Year Guarantee Scholars are required to attend a three-day welcome program that takes place Wednesday-Friday before classes begin in the fall to orient them to the program and the campus. Scholars will move in that Wednesday morning to be able to attend the full program.
Engagement Expectations
Upon acceptance to the Guarantee Scholars Program, scholars will be required to sign an annual success contract that outlines the engagement expectations for the upcoming academic year with the program. Without upholding program engagement expectations each year, scholars risk losing their position in the program.
Live on-campus your first two years of the program.
As a first-year Guarantee Scholar, students will be expected to engage in community learning experiences with peers. During the first year these include but are not limited to, 2 weekend Leadership Retreats, Academic Skills Workshops, meetings with Guarantee staff, and engagement with mentors. Experiences will work around your class schedule but scholars are expected to fully engage.
Work-Study
As a Guarantee Scholar, you may receive a Federal Work-Study (FWS) award within your financial aid package. All Federal Work-study positions can be found online at Handshake. Each job listing will contain a description, requirements, and contact information.
If you accept the FWS award, it is your responsibility to secure a FWS position.
Being a full-time student is required for Guarantee Scholars throughout the program. To be considered as a full-time student, you need to be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours a semester.