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Why. . .

CFNC.org?

You need a CFNC account to participate in College Application Month.

Oct 28 - Nov 24

Where will you apply?

2018 Best Colleges in NC

Want to see more NC college rankings go to: https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges/s/north-carolina/

What is College Application month?

NC College Application Month is an annual event to support high school seniors in completing three important college enrollment steps:

residency, FAFSA, and applications.The actual college applications are completed during the week of Nov

13th.

How is HHS going to help?

HHS will have a Financial Aid Workshop on Oct 12 from 3 - 5pm in the media center.

Purpose of the workshop - To complete the RDS (residency determination service) form and obtain the FSA ID (federal student aid

identification) password and username.

HHS Financial Aid Workshop

Attendees should bring with them:

• Student and Parent SSN (social security number)• Drivers License• Vehicle Registration• Residence Information• 2016 Tax Return

Use the Google form sign up:

https://goo.gl/forms/RIcEBee19dMX4xus2

Sign up by October 11, 2017 so that we can ensure we have enough space and computers available.

What should you be doing now?

Start applying to those 4- year schools that interest you -

NOW!

Don’t forget that you can also apply to community colleges and after two years transfer to a 4-year

school in order to complete your junior and senior year . . .

. . . same degree - smaller price tag!

https://cfnc.wistia.com/medias/5fk7qe3qws

Video: “Application Etiquette” (4:54)

From the video

• Complete your essay before the college application “event”.

• Ensure that you and others have proofread your essay.

• Use the online planner at CFNC.org

• Use your school email address and check it routinely this year.

Why is college application week so important?

During college application week (the week of November 13th) -some colleges will waive their application fees!

(i.e. this is an opportunity to get something for free!)

Application Fees and Fee Waivers

• The North Carolina Community College system does not charge an admissions

application fee at any of its 58 campuses - at any time!

• Students who need a Collegeboard (SAT) and/or ACT fee waiver will need

documentation before a fee waiver can be issued. See your school counselor for more

information.

What about money? How can I get money to go to

school?

FAFSA DayOct 28, 2017

(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)FAFSA.gov or use your CFNC.org account

Where can you get help completing the FAFSA form?

• Community Colleges (Financial Aid Department) will help anytime, even if you are not going to attend a community college - call for an appointment.

• SECU (State Employees Credit Union) during the month of November - call for an appointment.

• FAFSA Day - check for local locations.

Use your CFNC account to complete college

applications.

Send your transcripts electronically through CFNC!

It’s secure and fast!

Mid-year and final transcripts will be sent automatically!

Tip: In CFNC.org click on the “purple tab”

Use your CFNC account to look for

merit-based, and need based scholarships

and Grants!

Remember you don’t have to pay back

money for scholarships or grants!

Tip: In CFNC.org, click on the “green” tab for money related

issues.

Where can you find other scholarships?. . .

• Check out the HHS (School Counselor) website:

• Listen for School Announcements.

• Check out the school counseling office.

• Inquire at your church, parent’s work place, and clubs/organizations where you are a member.

https://cfnc.wistia.com/medias/lk98gytser

Application Follow-Up Video (3:47)

From the Video

• Make sure that you have printed your confirmation page for each college that you apply.

• Routinely check the email address that you used.

• Know your deadlines!!

CFNC.orgReasons to use CFNC.org

• One-stop to apply to Colleges and Universities (purple tab)

• Send Electronic Transcripts (purple tab)

• One location for some of the most common merit-based and need-based scholarships (green tab)

• Complete the Residency Determination Form (purple tab)

• SAT/ACT Test Prep Help (Orange tab)

• Find out information regarding the Career and College Promise Program (orange tab)

• Complete the FAFSA (purple tab)

• Discover NC’s fastest growing occupations (orange tab)

• Learn about yourself by completing surveys (interest inventories) (orange tab)

• Help build a resume (orange tab)

• Help with answering those job interview questions (orange tab)

• See the Minimum College Entrance Requirements (orange tab)

• Search for Programs and majors that match your interests (orange tab)

Creating a CFNC.org account is FREE and EASY!