Eligibility Requirements

To become a B. E. S. T. Achiever, students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program of postsecondary education at UNC Charlotte. Serving an ethnically diverse population, B. E. S. T. caters to students with restricted family incomes, potential “first-generation” college students, and students with disabilities evidencing academic need are eligible for our services. There is a required distribution of populations and a formula is used to determine eligibility. Use the below criteria to determine if you qualify to be an Achiever.

Are you?

• a first generation college student (neither parent or guardian has received a Bachelor's degree)
• a student with limited income (according to federal guidelines)
• a student with a documented disability that impacts learning

If you feel that you may qualify to be a BEST Achiever, please apply to our program. You may obtain an application either by visiting the B.E.S.T. office in Fretwell 314, by calling (704) 687-2851, or by writing to:

Building Educational Strengths and Talents
314 Fretwell Building
9201 University Blvd.
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001