College Resources & News from CFNC

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.