College Resources & News from CFNC

It’s never too early to begin thinking about college. This scholarship aims to start students on the path to higher education at a younger age. The Victor E. Bell Scholarship is a North Carolina scholarship offered through College Foundation, Inc. (CFI) with the goal of supporting high-potential North Carolina students from limited financial backgrounds. Named for the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees for CFI, the scholarship is awarded annually to ten different seventh-graders across NC.

There are many ways to go about this, and the process will be a little different for each student. You’ll need to devote some time to doing research, and talk to your high school counselor, teachers, and mentors to get all the information you need to decide. Here are a few ways you can narrow down your choices. To research North Carolina colleges and universities, both public and private, click the button below.

You're eligible to graduate early. Should you? Here are some things to consider as you try to make a decision about your future.

High school students planning for college need this College Planning Guide. This guide walks students and parents through the steps to enroll in college.

Is it time to start planning for college? Here are four important college selection criteria to help you make your decision.

Colleges and universities are not one-size-fits-all, and you’ll want to determine the ones that most closely match your educational goals before applying. As you look ahead to college, there are many schools in North Carolina with a wide range of programs and costs. Read on to learn which options could be the best choice for you! Here’s an overview of the types of institutions in North Carolina, and there’s even more detail available on each school on the CFNC website.

High school can sometimes seem like it will go on forever, but it won't. After school, you have to make a choice about what you want to do with your life. There are a number of factors involved in this decision. You may have financial constraints, or maybe you’re not sure what you want to do yet. Maybe you’re eager for a break from academics and want to try something new, or see the world.

In this Guide to Understanding FERPA we will explain privacy of data for students, the rights of parents and students, and FERPA waiver.

College Prep classes are classes taught at an advanced level, to prepare you for the kind of coursework you’ll encounter in college. These could include Honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate classes, and North Carolina has unique opportunities through Career and College Promise options. Choose courses that challenge you. They’re harder to get an A in, but they can strengthen your academic prep, and some grades are weighted and count for more when calculating your GPA.

People always tell students that college is important. They don’t always tell them why. Here are 8 good reasons for why students should go to college.