Excellent professional development event held at @JamesSpruntCC with @CFNC. Always a pleasure working with school and community counselors, college and career advisors, scholarship experts and our state leaders from @CareersInNC and @NCSEAA_EDU and @CFNC.
These are all the folks on our leaderboard for the Next NC community college social media competition so far. We will give an official tally towards the end of the business day tomorrow for the first week. Stay tuned. And keep posting!
#NCFinishFafsa
You could get $3,000 per year to attend community college and $5,000 per year for a UNC-System institution. If your family makes $80,000 or less, go here: cfnc.org/pay-for-college/nex…#ncfinishfafsa
Super job by the @OnslowSchools Financial Aid and College Access Team. Awesome support by @CFNC’s Brittany Privott who serves the Southeast Prosperity Zone with planning, applying and paying for College.
Kathy Hastings, director of outreach and communications at the NC State Education Assistance Authority to the counselors at our regional training: “You are the ones who see the light in our students even when they forget to see their own light.” #cfnc@ForsythTechCC
JuanEs Ramirez, associate outreach director for special populations at #cfnc checks in attendees to our regional training for education professionals @forsythtechcc. #nced
Winter break has begun, and that means it's the perfect time to apply for scholarships. Our Scholarship Search Tool helps you find opportunities based on your financial needs, program and more - perfect for bridging funding gaps. bit.ly/3QpnpuE
Start your career journey with a clear plan! NC Careers’ planning tool helps you create and reach your career goals - whether you're college-bound or career-ready. Check it out here: bit.ly/3BDzKaq
Winter break is a great time to complete your FAFSA! With some colleges having early scholarship deadlines and certain funds awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, submitting early could make all the difference. Don’t wait—get started today: bit.ly/2ZIazgK
Attention students! Have you completed your Residency Determination yet? Establishing in-state residency could save you thousands on tuition. Verify your eligibility for in-state tuition here: bit.ly/4cR1yWW
We're getting you up to speed on all terms, tips and to-dos related to the FAFSA. First up: Students and contributors must provide consent and approval on the form to be eligible for financial aid. Watch this video from Federal Student Aid to learn: youtu.be/Wn0V_Yw8VE0?feature…
If Hurricane Helene affected you, you may qualify for extra aid through the Next NC Scholarship. Eligible students at App State, UNC Asheville, Western Carolina, & other UNC campuses from impacted counties may receive an average of $850. Learn more here: bit.ly/3OQmgLN
Exciting news: The Next NC Scholarship is back! With at least $3,000/year for NC community college students & $5,000 for UNC System students, this scholarship helps cover most, if not all, tuition and fees for eligible students. Find out if you qualify: bit.ly/47PBpnn
ICYMI: The FAFSA is open! Not sure where to begin? Start with helpful resources on the Federal Student Aid website to learn how to create your StudentAid.gov account, understand your dependency status, & gather the necessary documents to apply: bit.ly/41pfW5l
Supporting students & filling NC's workforce gaps: that's why we love the Forgivable Education Loans for Service program! Educators, join our Virtual Coffee Break on Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. to learn how this program can help with NC tuition costs. RSVP here: bit.ly/4fExTkV
Education professionals - Mark your calendar for Thursday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.! Join us as we discuss how to support non-U.S. citizens on their college journey, with crucial information on RDS, FAFSA, and navigating financial aid. Register here: bit.ly/3BcSMo5
The FAFSA opens in just two days, so get ready! If you haven't created your StudentAid.gov account, now is the time to start. Tip: Don't forget that your parents or contributors need an account as well. Get started today: bit.ly/2ZIazgK