Paying for College
A college education is one of the best investments you can make in your child's future. However, it's not always easy to pay for college. We are committed to helping families find financial solutions to make college a reality. Most families pay for college in a combination of ways: savings, current earnings, borrowing, scholarships or grants, and student work-study programs.
Visit our
Paying for College section to find out everything you need to know about financing a college education. You can:
 | Research and apply for scholarships, grants, and loans |
| Find information on low interest education loans |
| Learn how the financial aid process works |
| Submit a FAFSA application |
| And much more |
If your family's college needs are still some years away, visit our
Saving for College section to find out about North Carolina's National College Savings Program, a 529 college savings plan which offers a range of tax-free investment options. You can begin saving no matter what your budget or what the age of your child.
You can also visit
My CFNC to:
| Apply for a parent loan (PLUS) for college expenses |
| Check the status of your PLUS or Stafford loan |
| Access your National College Savings Program account |
Families can also speak directly with a college financing specialist by calling us toll free at (866) 866-CFNC or (800) 600-3453.