Financial Aid February
As part of Financial Aid Awareness month, NCSEAA and CFNC bring you FAFSA February’s How to Pay for College webinar series. Students and their families are often confused about how to bridge the gap between family funds, financial aid and the total cost of paying for college. Funding a college education shouldn’t be a mystery. Having a better understanding of the funding landscape can help families build a sound plan so students can focus on their studies.
How to Pay for College | Understanding Financial Aid | Mon. February 3, 6pm-7pm
Funding for college can come from a variety of different sources. In this session, we’ll give an overview of the main ways to pay for college, including financial aid and share examples of places students can look for gap funding.
Presenter: Neftali Cabrales- Vick, NCSEAA Manager of College Access and FAFSA Outreach
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5517346353246/WN_j9A3uBIITounSk_5zjnj9g
NC State Aid | Mon. February 10, 6pm-7pm
NCSEAA manages the State’s financial aid programs including Next NC Scholarship, the need-based scholarship for students attending private colleges, Aubrey Lee Brooks Foundation Scholarship, Golden LEAF Scholars Program, and Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS), among others. Join us in this session to learn about each program and their eligibility requirements.
Presenters:
Michelle Hemmer, NCSEAA Forgivable Loans Higher Education Program Manager
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4117346354668/WN_DxHxc6S0Qi6c0UOQwIdpYQ
FAFSA Walkthrough | Mon. February 17, 6pm-7pm
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to unlocking financial aid at the federal, state, and institutional level. In this session, we'll walk you through the 2025-26 FAFSA form for dependent students. Be sure to bring your questions.
Presenter: Lee Bray, Director of Financial Aid, Pitt Community College
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8117346382209/WN_rIfGymy1RJaf8kSBw2gpDQ
Evaluating Financial Aid Offer Letters | Mon. February 24, 6pm-10pm
The cost of going to a private college can be very different from going to a public college or university so it can be hard to compare the financial aid award offers you receive from each institution. In this session, we will help you understand the financial aid award packages you received so you can make the best choice for your education goals.
Presenter: Timeka Ruffin, CFNC Associate Outreach Director
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1717346383095/WN_rnKAkmr4TQqwBf8Bpt6mdw