College Resources & News from CFNC

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.

If you, or your child is in college, there are many ways to save money on everyday things that add up to real savings in the long run.

Getting ready for college? This helpful college planning timeline will keep you organized and ensure you don't miss very important dates.

Paying off a student loan as soon as possible will decrease the overall cost of the loan. However, there are pros and cons to paying it off early.

Having bad credit or no credit history can make it difficult to get a student loan. Here are some options available to those with poor credit.