NC Countdown to College (C2C) is a year-long initiative that kicks off in October. We will soon share information on 2025 virtual events related to three college enrollment steps: residency, financial aid, and college applications. In the meantime, check out our 2024 webinars.
Updating Your CFNC Account, Getting Your FSA ID, CAW Instructions
Oct. 1, 2024
Our NC Countdown to College (C2C) kickoff for 2024 reviewed why to update your CFNC account before College Application Week (CAW), how to get an FSA ID, and where to find pertinent information, like the list of colleges waiving fees during CAW.
Where to Find Career Info and Select Colleges for CAW
Oct. 9, 2024
We reviewed career and college search capabilities on CFNC.org, taking the SAT/ACT, and minimum course/admission requirement basics.
Where Do You Go for Info During CAW? Where Do You Apply?
Oct. 17, 2024
We examined the application process, where to seek help during College Application Week, and understanding the differences between CFNC and Common App.
How to Pay for College
Oct. 29, 2024
You may have already submitted a college application — congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment. Now, let's talk about how you'll pay for it. Attend this 30-minute session to learn financial aid basics, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Patrick Whitfield, a retired financial aid counselor at UNC-Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College, will join us.