<p>When does your guidance counselor have to nominate you? It is in the fall of your senior year?</p>
<p>Juliet, I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I do believe that your GC has to nominate you in the Fall of your Senior year. All NC high schools are eligible, however, only certain affiliated out-of-state high schools can nominate. If you go to the UNC website, look up their merit scholarships in the Financial Aid section, and the process is explained.</p>