College Resources & News from CFNC

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.

CFNC's high school timeline and checklist can help you stay on track all four years and prepare for college!

Choosing which college to attend is one of the most important decisions you can make. This will influence more than just your future career – it may also impact who you meet, where you end up living and the opportunities presented to you. But with so many options out there, you might have trouble narrowing down your list.

“With over 100 colleges and universities across the Tar Heel state, both recent high school grads and returning learners are sure to find a place to continue their education.

The goal of North Carolina College Application Week is to provide every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college online through CFNC.org. Special focus is placed on students who would be the first in their families to attend college and students who may have not otherwise seriously considered attending college.

Sarita Broadway, a CFNC Regional Representative, talks with WRAL about the wide variety of resources that are available at CFNC.org to help North Carolina families as they plan, apply and pay for college.