1. NCASFAA Conference Be the Bridge – Turning Challenges into Opportunities for Students We Serve November 2014 Asheville, NC

2. Introduction and Overview Section 1

3. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)

4. A free resource for North Carolina students and families – Plan, Apply, and Pay for College! What is CFNC? Comprehensive Web Site at CFNC.org Toll-free telephone advice at 866.866.CFNC (2362) Field representatives in every area code in NC

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6. NC State Education Assistance Authority NCSEAA, SEAA, or “The Authority” Affiliated with the UNC General Administration Nine member board of directors with seven members appointed by the governor and two serving ex officio State agency charged with administering financial aid programs for students Partner in College Foundation of North Carolina

7. NCSEAA Promotes access to higher education Maintains sensitive and affirmative default prevention and aversion activities and operates an aggressive student loan collection system Administrator of North Carolina’s National College Savings Plan Administers numerous scholarship, grant, and loan programs Outreach and training activities for FAAs, school counselors, and the general public – CFNC.org For more information: – www.ncseaa.edu What does NCSEAA do? “We help North Carolina pay for college”

8. College Foundation, Inc. (CFI) Nonprofit corporation chartered in 1955 Purpose is to assist students in financing cost of higher education Nine member board of trustees appointed by the governor Central loan collector and servicer for North Carolina’s Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) Administers grant programs and college savings program on behalf of NCSEAA Provides technology services for CFNC.org and delivery of information to North Carolina students and families about paying for college