Resources
Webinars, guides, forms, and other resources to help you manage your student's Opportunity Scholarship.
Resources
Webinars, guides, forms, and other resources to help you manage your student's Opportunity Scholarship.
Residency
State law requires that students live in North Carolina with the parent of record in order to be eligible for Opportunity Scholarship funding. Learn more about the residency requirement.
Documents and Resources
General
School Choice
Income
Videos
Opportunity Scholarship Video Channel
All videos for the Opportunity Scholarship program.
2026-2027 Opportunity Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Information to help you manage your student's scholarship this school year.
SlidesClosing Out the Fall 2025 Semester & Preparing for the Spring 2026 Semester
Covers the Fall Parent Endorsement task, the Spring Parent Endorsement task, and the renewal process for the 2026-27 academic year.
Slides2025-2026 Opportunity Scholarship: New Student Application
New Student Applicants: This video guides parents through the application process, program timelines, and online resources.
SlidesHow to Choose a Direct Payment School
Find out which schools accept Opportunity Scholarship funds and get resources to help in your search.
SlidesNavigating Two Programs: Students Who Receive the ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship
Dual scholarship families have unique challenges. Find out how to benefit the most from both programs.
SlidesHow to Accept or Decline an Award
Learn how to accept or decline an award in your MyPortal account.
Opportunity Scholarship Renewal Video
Find out more information on how to renew your student's scholarship.