STEP brings nearly 1,000 North Carolinian elementary and middle school students to UNC’s campus each spring with the aim of exposing youth to higher education and sharing how a Bachelor’s degree can be made affordable.

8th Grade Teacher at Shepard Middle

"My kids loved getting a student's perspective on college. The guides were able to realistically answer their questions about paying for college. My kids now have a vision for how to keep up their grades and maintain good behavior moving into high school."

5th Grade Student at Carrboro Elementary

“Going to UNC was so fun because I got to eat where all the college kids go and I heard that they study marine science there. I really liked the basketball museum and I can’t wait to go to really really big college basketball games.”