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School Supplies
August 9, 2019
Back to School, Back to Business: Tips to Beat the Stress

Going back to school can be very stressful – new activities, new classes, and new routines. Save yourself some first-week headaches and make a plan. If you schedule back-to-school doctor’s appointments early, you won’t be worried about missing the deadline for the annual checkup and/or pre-sport physicals.

E Learning Tips
August 7, 2019
E-Learning: Tips for Teens and Parents

The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting schedules and forcing teens to complete the school year at home. Read these 4 tips to get the most from e-learning.

Father Son Laptop
July 30, 2019
3 Budget Hacks to Save Thousands for Baby’s College

New parents need to take advantage of every opportunity to save money. Those sweet bundles of joy are expensive! But what if there was a way to find a little extra cash in your monthly budget? We’re talking about painlessly trimming a few dollars here and there that, down the road, could add up to thousands in your baby’s college fund.

School Bus
July 30, 2019
Kindergarten Kickoff

Starting kindergarten is a major milestone for every child! They may be riding a bus for the first time or anxious about making new friends. As parents, we want them to love school and enjoy every minute. Here are a few tips to help your child have a great year.

Agriculture Careers
July 19, 2019
Careers in Agriculture in 2020

The agriculture industry spans more than just farming and ranching. Here are the hot careers in agriculture in 2020 and beyond.

Mother Daughter Kiss
July 12, 2019
When is the Best Time to Start an NC 529 Account?

If you haven’t started saving for college yet, there is no time like the present! In recent years, college costs have risen an average of five percent annually. If that pace keeps up, the average cost for one year at a public four-year in-state school could jump from $22,000 to more than $55,000 per year in 18 years. To help families save for college, most states, including North Carolina, have 529 college savings programs.

2019 Victor Bell Recipient
July 3, 2019
Victor E. Bell Scholarship Encourages Families to Think About College At an Early Age

It’s never too early to begin thinking about college. This scholarship aims to start students on the path to higher education at a younger age. The Victor E. Bell Scholarship is a North Carolina scholarship offered through College Foundation, Inc. (CFI) with the goal of supporting high-potential North Carolina students from limited financial backgrounds. Named for the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees for CFI, the scholarship is awarded annually to ten different seventh-graders across NC.

Choose A College
June 25, 2019
How To Choose A College

There are many ways to go about this, and the process will be a little different for each student. You’ll need to devote some time to doing research, and talk to your high school counselor, teachers, and mentors to get all the information you need to decide. Here are a few ways you can narrow down your choices. To research North Carolina colleges and universities, both public and private, click the button below.

App Deadlines
May 29, 2019
What to Know About College Application Deadlines

College is around the corner. With only a year or two left until graduation, it’s time to start wrapping up those applications. If you’re serious about higher education, then you know that the application process really starts during your junior year of high school.

Grad Hat
May 28, 2019
Should I Try to Graduate Early?

You're eligible to graduate early. Should you? Here are some things to consider as you try to make a decision about your future.