College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a premier college access program in the United States with the mission of increasing the college-going rate in North Carolina. CFNC is a free service of the State of North Carolina that provides comprehensive resources to assist all North Carolina students and families in planning, applying, and paying for college.
CFNC Services
CFNC is your single source of information about preparing for and financing your college education. Our services, which are free, include:
My CFNC
The My CFNC module allows you to use the entire site easily by:
- Storing account information so you don't have to keep entering it
- Customizing various modules according to your personal preferences
- Providing a direct gateway to secure accounts you might want to check periodically
- The Ask an Expert module provides contact information for College Foundation of North Carolina specialists who can answer your questions about how to plan, apply, and pay for college.
Career Center
The Career Center module allows you to explore career possibilities, learn which careers suit your interests and personality, and determine which colleges best serve your career goals.
Student Planner
The Student Planner module provides a free, private, and secure account to record your high school accomplishments and prepare to meet college entrance requirements.
College Fair
The College Fair module lets you compare and explore North Carolina's 110 colleges and universities, then link to colleges that interest you.
Online Applications
The Online Applications module enables you to apply to any college in North Carolina. Plus, you can apply for loans and submit financial aid forms, including the FAFSA, online.
Paying for College
The Paying for College module contains information for students and parents about every aspect of college financing, including:
- Scholarships & Grants
- Loan Programs
- Tools & Calculators
- Publications
- Ask an Expert
College Savings Program
NC 529 College Savings Plan, is North Carolina's tax-advantaged "529" plan for anyone who wants to save and invest for a college education. This plan offers a variety of investment options from lower risk / return to higher risk / return. You may select one or more options that meet your investment goals for college savings.
About CFNC
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC is a partnership of Pathways, the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc.
Pathways of North Carolina
Pathways, created by the N.C. General Assembly in 1999, is a state-wide initiative to increase the college-going rate of North Carolinians by providing: comprehensive college and career planning resources; electronic applications and transcripts accepted by all 110 North Carolina colleges and universities; and, information on student financial aid and college affordability. Pathways is administered by The University of North Carolina General Administration in collaboration with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, the N.C. Community College System, and the N.C. Independent Colleges and Universities.
NCSEAA
The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA), established in 1965, is the State agency that promotes access to higher education by administering financial aid and savings programs, informing students and families about paying for college, teaching educators about financial aid administration, and advocating for resources to support students.
College Foundation, Inc.
College Foundation, Inc. (CFI), a nonprofit corporation serving North Carolina students and families since 1955, administers a portfolio of more than $4 billion, including low-interest federal education loans, the State's college grant programs, and the tax-free "529" college savings program on behalf of the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority. CFI also delivers information to North Carolina students and families about paying for college and provides technology services for CFNC.org.
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