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January 26, 2021
Loan Estimator Can Be Crucial to Complete Your Equation for Affording College

NC Assist site provides loan estimators to help students determine how much they should borrow to fill the gap between financial aid and the cost of college.

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January 25, 2021
13 Freebies and Discounts North Carolina College Students Can Score with a School ID

College can be expensive. Here are 13 ways students can score freebies and discounts with their school ID.

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January 19, 2021
NC Assist Can Help Bridge the Gap Between Financial Aid and College

NC Assist Loans provide Student and Parent Loans which can help bridge the gap between financial aid and the cost of college.

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January 17, 2021
11 College Application Tips to Make You Stand Out

Applying for college can be overwhelming and stressful. These 11 tips can help alleviate some stress and make you stand out from the pack.

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January 17, 2021
10 Best Careers for the Future: Highest Paying & in Demand

These 10 careers are "future-proof" and considered the best careers for the future based on their demand and salaries.

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January 17, 2021
Career Planning Checklist for High School Students

Planning your career can feel overwhelming. This checklist can help guide you through the process of finding the profession you'd like to pursue and how to do it.

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January 17, 2021
How to Research Colleges: Finding the Right Educational Fit

Finding the right college or university depends on many different factors. Here’s what you can do to research the college that’s right for you.

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January 12, 2021
Federal and Private Loans Provide Options to Get Over the Financial Hump

Federal and private loans provide options to help a student get over the financial hump of higher education. Learn about the various options available for college.

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December 8, 2020
NC 529 Holiday Drawing Boosts Education Savings

The 2020 holiday season will shine a little brighter this year with the “Holiday Wish List: Enter to Win $1,529.” The holiday drawing is sponsored by College Foundation, Inc. (CFI), a North Carolina nonprofit, and the NC 529 Plan, North Carolina’s education savings plan.

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October 28, 2020
During COVID – What Are My College Options?

It may feel daunting for high school seniors to think about applying to college right now. Many are just trying to stay engaged in virtual classrooms and make it to graduation. Some may have a parent who lost their job and feel that college is just not possible right now.