College for North Carolina - CFNC

08/28/2026

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open now for beta testing and officially opens October 1st.

If you have some questions before you fill it out, check out our FAFSA 101 video to get a better handle on what to expect.



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08/27/2026

Don't forget to register for our fall regional trainings! ®️

They're filling up, and you'll want to 💾save💾 your seat while there is still space!*

Register at the link in the comments! 🔗 🔗 🔗



*High Point University is already closed!

08/26/2026

Want to get a jumpstart on college financial aid? Request early access to submit your official 2027–28 FAFSA® form before October 1!

Sign up today at the link in the comments!

08/25/2026

🚨 The hard part is over! NC College Connect will take it from here.

Public high school seniors who meet program benchmarks are eligible for direct admission to participating NC colleges and universities through .

Getting in really is that easy when your hard work has already earned you a spot. Once you receive your official letter, locking in your path to a select campus takes just a few clicks:

✅ Log on to the portal to view your personalized college matches

✅ Complete the quick form at the institutions you love

✅ Keep your academic momentum going through graduation

Claim your future at the link in the comments!

08/24/2026

At the New Hanover County Board of Education Meeting on August 4th, New Hanover County Schools was recognized for being named one of 's 2026 Financial Aid Champions!

Here they are with our very own Associate Outreach Director Brittany Privott holding the award!

Please wish them a well-deserved congratulations!

08/21/2026

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Looking for virtual webinars -- upcoming and recorded?
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How about our regional in-person professional development trainings coming up in September and October?
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Maybe you need some college access printable and digital handouts for your students?
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We've got it all in one place!

Go to the link in the comments!

08/20/2026

ICYMI:

Check out our article on Career and Technical Education (CTE), featuring interviews from many who attended a recent CTE conference!

“Students can now leave high school with credentials, and we're getting them workforce ready to go into apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, or directly into the workforce,” said Nina Walls of Rockingham County Schools.

Go to the link in the comments!

08/20/2026

🎓 PLAN TODAY. SUCCEED TOMORROW!

Heading to Districtwide Open House tomorrow, August 20? Be sure to stop by the College for North Carolina (CFNC) table!

CFNC representatives will be visiting PSRC high schools during scheduled times to help students and families plan for life after high school — whether that means college or a career.

📚 Learn about planning for college
💰 Explore resources to help pay for college
🎯 Get tools to prepare for your future
🙋 Ask questions and connect directly with a CFNC representative

📍 CFNC Open House Schedule
• Lumberton Senior High | 1–2 p.m.
• St. Pauls High | 1–2 p.m.
• Fairmont High | 2:45–3:45 p.m.
• Purnell Swett High | 3–4 p.m.
• Red Springs High | 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Parents and students, take advantage of this opportunity! Your future starts now!

08/19/2026

Get ready!

The 2027–28 FAFSA form will be here before you know it. Treat yourself and make sure you have these items on hand.

08/19/2026

If you're thinking about going to college and wondering how to pay, it's important that you understand financial aid.

Fortunately, has you covered!

Check out our primer on financial aid at the link in the comments.