C2C Toolkit

Help Your Students Countdown to College
With helpful tools and resources all in one place

Countdown to College is a year-long initiative that launches each October with the goal to increase the number of students who pursue post-secondary education by assisting high school seniors with the college admissions process (residency, financial aid, and applications). 

This includes College Application Week (Oct. 21-27), when many NC colleges and universities waive application fees for students applying to college through CFNC.org.

Linked below are tools and resources to help your students Countdown to College. 

Print-Ready Materials for Students

Print-Ready College Admission Checklist: Download and print copies of this for students to have at hand and know what to expect when moving through the college application process.

Print-Ready flyer: Download and print this flyer to point students to all the Countdown to College via a QR code. Hang it in your office or school hallways so students can access everything they need to Countdown to College.

Countdown to College Resources for You

Spanish-language toolkit: Supporting Spanish-speaking families? Here are translated resources.

Schools participating in College Application Week: Explore this list of the specific schools waiving application fees during this year’s College Application Week, running from Oct. 21 at 7:30 a.m. through Oct. 27 at 11:59 p.m.

List of guaranteed transfer programs: Share this list of programs that guarantee transfer or co-admission between NC community colleges and NC four-year colleges and universities. These programs provide a pathway for students to attend their dream school, no matter where they begin.

C2C social media toolkit: Read up on these guidelines to produce compelling content for your school’s and personal social media channels. And download these ready-to-go graphics and social posts to share Countdown to College encouragement!

Virtual student sessions: CFNC is hosting a variety of virtual sessions to prepare students for financial aid, college application, and choosing a career. Make sure your students register and pay attention to giveaway possibilities!