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NC Promise has led to significant enrollment increases at public universities in the state. But this year, those gains could come at a cost.

NC Promise cuts tuition to $500 per semester for some schools, while other regional universities' tuition stays in the thousands.

The university's vice provost for enrollment said UNC-Chapel Hill has yet to send out any financial aid packages to students.

It's a bold and broad financial aid commitment — any undergraduate student from NC or SC admitted to Duke whose household income is $150,000 or less will not have to pay tuition. Those whose family income is $65,000 or less will receive a full ride, including tuition, housing and meals – all without student loans.

The free application for federal student aid - better known as the FAFSA - is a gateway to all kinds of financial aid for college. But the number of high school seniors submitting the form fell this year.

Governor Roy Cooper has declared this Financial Aid Awareness Week, and this Saturday colleges across the state will hold FAFSA Day events. That means…