College Resources & News from CFNC
These 7 North Carolina school grants can help pay for a part or all of your education.
Across the country, college application numbers for low-income, first-generation, and minority students have decreased during the pandemic. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) has also seen a decrease in applications and financial aid numbers for these students in our state, especially in the most economically distressed counties.
Most students apply to 8-10 schools, but it can vary wildly. Some schools charge application fees of up to $75, so simply applying to as many schools as possible is rarely advised.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) help students in need pay for undergraduate school. Here's who qualifies, and how to apply.
Wondering what to include on your student resume for college? Here's what admissions counselors want to see—and what to leave out—on your high school resume.
May 29 (5/29) marks National College Savings Plan Day, and the NC 529 Plan celebrated with a new giveaway to promote saving for education and planning for the future. The Spring Into Saving: NC 529 Day Giveaway! was open to all current and new account holders.
If you don't qualify for college financial aid, you still have many options for paying for college. Here are the 9 ways you can cover your costs.
Saving for college should never come at the cost of pausing your own retirement contributions. Here's how to structure your finances to save for both.
Our College Cost Estimator makes it simple to calculate the amount of money you'll need to set aside each month to help pay for your child's future education.
Summer classes are a great way to catch up or get ahead in college. But like any classes, you need to know how you will pay for them. Here are your options for paying for summer classes.