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College Access Services for North Carolinians March 6, 2009
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College Foundation of North Carolina is a joint effort of Pathways of North Carolina*, College Foundation, Inc. and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Pathways* is a partnership requested by the UNC Board of Governors and funded by the 1999 General Assembly that includes the following: Department of Public Instruction (K-12) NC Community College System (58) NC Independent Colleges and Universities (36) UNC System (16)
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State agency responsible for statewide college aid programs – grants scholarships, loans, 529 savings 501(c)(3) nonprofit - administers grants, loans and savings program on behalf of the state State-funded K-16 partnership administered by UNC General Administration CFNC Partner Matrix
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To increase the college-going rate in North Carolina with particular attention toward “first-generation” college students. Two obstacles facing first-generation college students: (1) Can I really go to college? (2) Can I afford to go to college? GOALGOAL Primary Goal of CFNC = Access
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Technology and Internet Services Career Center Student Planner College Fair Online Applications and HS Transcripts Paying for College Saving for College www.CFNC.org Resource Center and Regional Representatives Toll-free Number for Career, College, & Financial Aid Planning Personal Responses to Email Publications Training. Presentations and Workshops Hispanic Services 1.866.866.CFNC GEAR UP North Carolina Low-income (FRL) school students $37 million Two grants from Dept of Education (2000-2011) 35 NC counties 14,000+ students CFNC Access Services
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CFNC.org Website
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My CFNC Create an account Keep track of your college applications Keep track of your student financial aid information
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CFNC Career Center –Career goals CFNC Bridges Planning Tools –Find out about careers, salaries, job prospects, majors, and universities Information for middle school and high school students Student – Career Matching Assistant Career Information –Fastest growing careers, educational requirements Careers in Nursing and Education Career Center
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CFNC Bridges Tools - available FREE Kindergarten to Adults
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Elementary Students - Paws in Jobland Engaging and interactive Text and spoken word Focus is on learning about the world of work
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Middle School Students – Choices Explorer Built with middle school students in mind Perfect place to begin exploring college and career options
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Career Center – Choices Explorer
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High School Students – Choices Planner Built with high school students in mind Continue exploring college and career options
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Career Center – Choices Planner
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College and Older – Choices Planner Career Transitions Built for college students and adults
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Career Center – Nursing and Education North Carolina needs nurses and teachers!
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Student Planner Plan your education to meet college and university entrance requirements Information for –High School Students –Transfer Students College Test Preparation College Preparation Opportunities Online Learning Opportunities Financial Literacy
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Student Planner – College Test Prep
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View Transfer Student Guarantees offered by the CAA Transferable Course Equivalencies for all CAA General Education courses between NCCCS and any UNC institution. A list of Transfer Students most frequently asked questions Majority of courses taken by students participating in a dual enrollment program covered Transfer Student Planner & Articulation
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College Fair Information on North Carolina colleges and universities Compare campuses Take virtual tours Find campuses that match your specific requirements
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College Fair – Campus Tours
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College Fair – Matching Assistant
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College Fair – Admissions Requirements
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College Fair – Cost Information
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Online Applications College Admission Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) High School Transcripts Loan Applications College Funds Installment Payment Plan
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Online Applications – College Application Week CFNC and CACRAO sponsor College Application Week at high schools throughout the state in the fall
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265 NCWise high schools currently participating 96 additional NCWise schools added in October 2008 for the following counties: Alamance-Burlington Beaufort Bladen Carteret Chatham Cleveland Currituck Dare Durham Greene Harnett Henderson Hickory City Hyde All public high schools should be live with e-transcripts late summer 2009. (exceptions: Wake and Charlotte- Mecklenburg) CFNC Transcript System Jones Lee Lenoir Martin Newton-Conover Pender Rutherford Vance Currently Targeting Q2 2009 to have 5 pilot High Schools live in Wake County
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CFNC Participating NCWise Schools
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Information can be updated throughout the year in the Control Center. Peterson’s automatic update occurs in March All campuses encouraged to review CFNC Campus Tour data twice a year and to confirm that “Date last updated” is current College Fair was visited 189,000 times and viewed 405,000 times in 2007-2008 year CFNC College Fair Information
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College Redirection Help is on its way! Open from April 1 to August 31
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Purpose: To assist students who have been denied admission from the institution of their choice and are seeking opportunities to pursue Higher Education in the fall. Goal: For every student in the College Redirection Pool to be contacted by at least one college or university. Participation History: In five years, over 3,000 students have participated in the College Redirection Pool. Dates Available: April 1 – August 31 CFNC College Redirection Pool
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Paying for College Financial Aid Primer Grants and Scholarships Loan Programs Debt Management Tools and Calculators –NC Financial Aid Estimator –Smart Borrower Calculator –Education Loan Repayment –Savings –Budget
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Paying For College
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Paying for College – Scholarships and Grants
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Student Portal provides dynamic application processing
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Student applies for one of the SEAA administered programs
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On-line data entry increases accuracy and timeliness
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Paperless on-line application is completed
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Paying for College – Loan Programs
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CFNC Resources Student Loan Repayment Calculator
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Financial Aid Programs College Payment Plan Private Student Loans Other Loans Don’t Get Hooked
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Paying for College – NC Financial Aid Estimator
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Paying for College – Smart Borrower Calculator Considers your career choice in determining what is a manageable student loan debt
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Paying for College -- Financial Literacy 101
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Paying For College – Good Financial Habits Tools and Calculators
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NC 529 Plan: College Savings North Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan Program Description Investment Options Tax Advantages Savings Calculators
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Additional CFNC Services Spanish-Language Services Servicios en español disponibles –CFNC en Espanol at CFNC.org –College Planning Publications available in Spanish
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9,686 visits per day/average length per visit 13 minutes 2,461,441 user accounts 1,270,332 online admission applications 98,710 High school transcripts CFNC.org Site Usage
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Source: Tom Mortenson, Postsecondary Education Opportunity Newsletter Feb. 2008
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