Student Zone

Paying for College
A college education is one of the best investments you can make in your future. However, it's not always easy to pay for college. At CFNC, 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 your education. You can:

bullet Research and apply for scholarships, grants, and loans
bullet Find information on low interest education loans
bullet Learn how the financial aid process works
bullet Submit your FAFSA application
bullet And much more

Once you have a loan, you can check its status by visiting My CFNC.

Families can also speak directly with a college financing specialist by calling us toll free at (866) 866-CFNC or (800) 600-3453.