​Helpful Information For Applying To College

The College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) provides valuable information on their website for college applicants, including how to plan, apply, and pay for college.

Here is how to access the information that would be helpful for you:

• Determine the topic you wish to research
• Click on the relevant link (in brown and underlined)

The following is an overview of what is available at https://www.cfnc.org/.

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1. Planning for College

• Find the Right College for You
• Take College Courses During High School
• Explore Programs & Majors
• Student Enrichment Programs
• Money Management Skills
• Transfer Student Tools
• Students with Disabilities

2. Applying to College​

• Get Help Paying for College
• Verify NC Residency
• Students with No Fixed Address
• Get Recruited
• Resources
• Practice Applying
• Admissions Deadlines
• E-Transcript School List
• Explore Programs & Majors
• College Application FAQs
• NC College Map

​3. Paying for College

• Scholarship Search
• Financial Aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Financial Aid Calculators
• Financial Aid FAQ
• Student Loan Information
• NC Assist Student & Parent Loans

4. Saving for College

• Open a NC 529 Account
• Gifting
• How much will I need?
• Eligible Expenses
• Investment Options

5. Residency Determination

• Complete your NC residency determination to be considered for in-state tuition, state grants, and certain financial aid.

6. FAFSA Assistance

• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to access the largest source of financial aid for college.

7. Application Hub

• Begin your application to NC campuses and request that your official NC public high school transcript be sent electronically to NC campuses.

8. Information for Adult and Nontraditional Learners

• Even if you already have a job, getting additional education and skills can take you to the next step in your career.