College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)

??College Application Week 2024 – what a success!?? We’re still celebrating the incredible efforts of students, families, and educators across North Carolina that resulted in 15% more applications submitted than last year. This year brought new challenges, but the dedication and resilience of our communities is truly inspiring. A huge THANK YOU to: ?? Our incredible partners ?? Educators and schools across NC ?? Our amazing NC institutions Your hard work made this week a success, helping students take big steps toward their futures. Stay tuned for what’s next, and congrats to everyone who helped make College Application Week 2024 bigger and better than ever!

Sometimes students need an extra push to complete the FAFSA - and this tool can show them what they could gain by doing so. The Federal Student Aid Estimator provides students with their federal aid estimate in just 5-10 minutes. Share this resource with your students before the FAFSA opens on December 1! https://bit.ly/49ujJQo

Have you explored the opportunities available through NC College Connect for your students? This new program simplifies the college application process for North Carolina public high school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher, helping them secure spots at participating colleges and universities. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3A3vzny

The journey to find scholarships can be challenging for students, especially with many important deadlines approaching in the next few months. Our Scholarship Search Tool is designed to simplify that process, helping them discover funding options that align with their needs. Send your students here to explore this important tool: https://bit.ly/32fkQ5t

Couldn’t join us for our November Coffee Break? No problem! Catch the full recording to get insights into NC-based scholarship opportunities for students who need support filling the gaps in their financial aid package. Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3CCQi2N

FAFSA season is almost here! Help your students get prepared by encouraging them and their families to create their StudentAid.gov accounts. Setting up their accounts now keeps them one step ahead, and ready to submit, as soon as the form opens this December. https://lnkd.in/dvx5aNm

Educators, don’t let your students miss a crucial step in their college journey! Establishing in-state residency through the Residency Determination Service (RDS) is mandatory for college applications in North Carolina and can significantly reduce tuition costs. Be sure to remind your students to complete their RDS to maximize their savings: https://bit.ly/4cR1yWW

Educators, we have resources to help your students explore NC-based scholarships! Join our Virtual Coffee Break on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. to hear helpful tips for guiding students as they apply for funding opportunities. Register here: https://bit.ly/4fExTkV

College Application Week is over, but the journey isn’t! Our scholarship search tool offers over 100 scholarship opportunities, with several deadlines coming up in November and December. Share this link with your students to help them find the funding they need: https://bit.ly/32fkQ5t

Have you shared the news about College Application Week? This year, students can apply for free through the weekend, with many North Carolina colleges and universities waiving application fees until Sunday, Oct. 27 at 11:59 p.m. Remind them to apply on our website before the deadline—and let them know CFNC is here to help! https://bit.ly/4dE3fpP