College Resources & News from CFNC
CFNC's Devon McCarthy-James honored in Western North Carolina
May 1st is historically the day by which students must notify colleges of their decision to enroll. Decision Day is only a few short months away. Start planning how you will celebrate your students now.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may have felt overwhelming for some families and students in years past. But with a streamlined form and multiple improvements, there’s no reason to procrastinate.
COA was the first-place winner in the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority’s (NCSEAA) Next NC Scholarship Social Media Challenge. Towards the end of the summer, the state’s community colleges competed to see who could promote the scholarship the most on their various social media channels.
The Countdown to College (C2C) is on, and College for North Carolina (CFNC) spent September and October preparing education professionals to help students understand their options.
While the rollout of “Better FAFSA” the year before last was a little bumpy, the federal government worked the bugs out and the simplified application makes applying for financial aid easier than ever.
Learn who can contribute to a 529 account, what to know before you make a gift, and how to invest in a child's future.
GLOW Academy celebrated Decision Day 2025 by showcasing where all 23 seniors were accepted to college. These seniors received acceptance to 67 different colleges and received $3,428,008 dollars in merit scholarships -- the highest for any of the school’s graduating classes.
College for North Carolina (CFNC) honored 19 Financial Aid Champions for their commitment to following financial aid best practices. The designation is meant to celebrate educators for their hard work using some of the best methods for helping students access financial aid.