College Resources & News from CFNC
Do you want to encourage grandparents and family members to invest in your child's college fund instead of giving toys and other gifts? Here's how to persuade 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.
Most students apply to 8-10 schools, but it can vary wildly. Some schools charge application fees of up to $75, so simply applying to as many schools as possible is rarely advised.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) help students in need pay for undergraduate school. Here's who qualifies, and how to apply.
Wondering what to include on your student resume for college? Here's what admissions counselors want to see—and what to leave out—on your high school resume.
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.
Saving for college should never come at the cost of pausing your own retirement contributions. Here's how to structure your finances to save for both.
Our College Cost Estimator makes it simple to calculate the amount of money you'll need to set aside each month to help pay for your child's future education.
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.
When planning financial aid for college, grants (free money) and loans (which have to be repaid) are key. Here's how they work, and the pros and cons of each.