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June 25, 2025
CFNC Announces Financial Aid Champions

College for North Carolina (CFNC) honored 19 Financial Aid Champions for their commitment to following financial aid best practices. The designation is meant to celebrate educators for their hard work using some of the best methods for helping students access financial aid.

June 3, 2025
Forming a Coalition to Help Students Get a Higher Education

When it comes to higher education access and outreach, there are many different organizations and individuals doing their best to make sure every student in North Carolina has an opportunity for a higher education. But the job is hard, and sometimes it can be easy to put your head down, concentrate on the work, and forget that there is an ecosystem of like-minded individuals who can do together what no one can do alone.

February 20, 2025
Community, Commitment and Connection: The HBCU Experience

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) were the only option for Black Americans for a long time and the fact that they have persisted is one reason they are celebrated today.

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April 18, 2024
The Future Cost of College: How Much Will Tuition Increase?

College costs will most-likely keep rising in the future. To help you know how much to save, here is a table of college costs in the future.

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July 7, 2023
College Prep in Middle School: What 8th Graders Should Know

In eighth grade, college may still feel like a distant dream. But in a few years, you will meet the moment you’ve been waiting for: the first day of college! It’s a great time to do some basic preparation for your future.

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July 7, 2023
Career Exploration for Students: Finding the Right Path for You

College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) provides tons of information developed specifically for career exploration for students. The career planning page on the CFNC website makes it easy and fun to examine your interests in order to find a career path that’s right for you.

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June 7, 2023
What Every 10th Grader Should Know about Preparing for College

College is a great, and sometimes vital, asset to pursuing a variety of careers, and now is a good time to start the search. But knowing where to start can be daunting. Fortunately, College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) has tools and resources to help you find out what every 10th grader should know to prepare for college.

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June 7, 2023
Your Ultimate SAT Study Guide: Study Tips, Writing Practice, and More

If you decide to tackle the SAT, how do you set yourself up for success? This SAT study guide will help you prepare for college admission testing and determine how you need to study to meet your goals.

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March 1, 2023
Pathways to College: 5 College Paths Besides a 4-Year Degree

“Where are you going to college?” It’s a common question that teens ask each other as college application or high school graduation seasons roll around. While many high school students are thinking about going away to four-year schools, there’s no one path to pursuing higher education and a career you’ll enjoy.

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December 8, 2022
Entry Level Work from Home Jobs: Career Readiness for High Schoolers

Working from home is easier to do now than ever before, and an increasing number of industries are accommodating remote work requests from employees of all ages — even high school students! When you’re exploring the options of an entry-level work-from-home job, here are some things to think about and resources to help you.