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April 27, 2026
Seventy-First High School Named ACAC National School of Excellence

On March 24, ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC), announced its annual 26 School of Excellence awardees from around the country, including North Carolina’s own Seventy-First High School in Fayetteville.

April 23, 2026
Financial Aid Champions Bring College Within Reach

The Financial Aid Champion designation celebrates educators for their hard work using some of the best methods for helping students access financial aid.

March 19, 2026
Leadership, Partnership, and Impact: Devon McCarthy-James Celebrated

CFNC's Devon McCarthy-James honored in Western North Carolina

February 27, 2026
Decision Day is May 1: How Will You Celebrate Your Seniors?

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.

February 12, 2026
Don’t Fear the FAFSA

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.

December 1, 2025
College of the Albemarle Wins Next NC Competition; Students Win Their Future

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.

November 21, 2025
CFNC Regional Trainings Spread College Access Knowledge, Awareness Around the State

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.

October 13, 2025
FAFSA Just Got Even Easier

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.

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September 29, 2025
Who Can Contribute to a 529 Plan?

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.

September 29, 2025
Countdown to College Launches October 1