2024 Next Step Online Program: College
The six steps below will help you get a head start on your senior year as you consider a two-year or four-year college. Each step guides you with videos, information, and action items. While it's helpful to do the steps in order, here's a look at all the steps so you can begin where you'd like.
20 minutes | 2 videos
Make sure your CFNC.org account is ready and learn how you’ll use it next year to apply, send transcripts, complete NC Residency Determination, and more.
Step 1
10 minutes | 1 video
Yes, it's true. You're going to lose the email address your school has issued when you graduate from high school. Learn tips to set up an appropriate email address for correspondence with colleges and employers.
Step 2
25 minutes | 2 videos
Learn how the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form helps millions of families pay for college, and create your StudentAid.gov account now so you’ll be ready next fall.
Step 3
20 minutes | 2 videos
Know the difference between a major and a degree? This step reviews the difference and provides tips for how this information can help you search for colleges.
Step 4
25 minutes | 2 videos
Not every college is the best fit for you. Learn about the role of fit and match, and do some online searches for two-year or four-year colleges.
Step 5
25 minutes | 1 video
In this step you'll create an initial list of three colleges that might be right for you. You'll learn about the concepts of safety, target, and match colleges as you decide which and how many colleges you'll apply to.
Step 6