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February 20, 2024
Fifteen N.C. 7th Graders Honored as Victor E. Bell, Jr. Scholars

College Foundation is pleased to announce that 15 outstanding North Carolina 7th graders have been named as recipients of the Victor E. Bell, Jr. Scholarship. Each Bell Scholar is eligible to receive up to $20,000 for higher education expenses.

December 13, 2023
Next NC Scholarship Will Help Cover Tuition and Fees at NC Community College or Public University

North Carolina students from households making $80,000 or less could have their tuition and fees fully covered at any of the state’s 58 community colleges or more than half of, if not all, of their tuition and fees covered at any of North Carolina’s 16 public universities thanks to the new Next NC Scholarship.

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March 1, 2023
Student Loan Debt: 8 Ways Prevent Too Much Debt in College

In a country that increasingly values postsecondary education and training, students and parents often aren’t sure where to start when it comes to paying for higher education. But you’re not alone! There are many resources to help students pay for college.

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June 23, 2022
Uniform Gifts to Minors Act: Pros & Cons of Custodial Accounts

One method of funding a child’s college education is taking advantage of the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act. The UGMA option, as well as UTMA accounts, are among the most traditional savings strategies. Like any other strategy, however, both come with some pros and cons.

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June 21, 2022
10 Minority Scholarships to Apply for This Academic Year

The college applications are in, you’ve completed the FAFSA, and you’ve applied for the NC Assist Loan. But, there’s still more you can do to get ready for college. Scholarships are a great way to get extra money for college, and there are scholarships available for everyone.

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June 20, 2022
MBA Student Loans: How to Fund Your Master's Degree

The process of securing loans to pay for and earn a Masters of Business Administration, or MBA student loans, is much like the process of securing undergraduate student loans. The good news is MBA students often have more funding options available to them.

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August 10, 2021
Does Financial Aid Cover Summer Classes?

You may have plans to get a part-time job to pay for some of your tuition or living expenses. If you need additional help, financial aid does cover summer classes.

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July 14, 2021
FSEOG: Grant Qualification & How to Apply

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) help students in need pay for undergraduate school. Here's who qualifies, and how to apply.

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June 17, 2021
9 Ways to Pay for College Without Financial Aid

If you don't qualify for college financial aid, you still have many options for paying for college. Here are the 9 ways you can cover your costs.

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June 3, 2021
How to Pay for Summer Classes: 5 Ways to Pay

Summer classes are a great way to catch up or get ahead in college. But like any classes, you need to know how you will pay for them. Here are your options for paying for summer classes.