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College Planning
College Planning
College planning starts now! Whether you are in 9th grade or a rising senior, it's never too early to start planning for life beyond high school! Please review the below links to checklists that will help you as you journey through this process. Find the one that fits you best and happy planning!
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College Checklist
NEW IN 2019-2020: NAVIANCE
College Research Tools
Explore this site for info on colleges, financial aid, SAT/ACT, majors, and more (for NC only)
Input your criteria and find colleges that match YOU
FREE online college and scholarship database designed for first generation, underrepresented students and the organizations and counselors that support them. By building a student profile, College Greenlight can match you to college and scholarship opportunities that reflect your accomplishments and interests. You can also connect to your counselor so that they can better support you through your college and scholarship searching efforts.
Search and analyze colleges nationwide
Search here for info on colleges, scholarships, and entrance exams
Connects low income students with colleges and universities
See all that NC Community Colleges have to offer!
Explore private NC Colleges and Universities
Explore public NC Colleges and Universities
Virtual Campus Tours
UPDATE: Utilize these virtual resources in light of COVID-19-related cancellation of prospective student events at colleges. Tour college campuses virtually!
Need Additional Help? Try these links
Point of Contact Information for Homeless and Transitional Students
Tips on applying for college/financial aid as an Undocumented Student
First Generation College Students click here for resources!
Click here for educational assistance for adoptees and foster youth.
Financial Aid
Federal Grants
- Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) senior year to qualify for federal grants. Colleges, Universities, and scholarships also use your FAFSA data to award financial aid
- Scholarships
- Check the financial aid web page of the colleges and universities to which you are applying for scholarship opportunities offered by that school. Some consider all students who complete an admissions application, and some require separate scholarship application materials.
- Check the Scholarship tab under the NCHS Student Services website.
- Check www.scholarshipplus.com/cabarrus
- Check community organizations, such as parents' or student's employers, church groups and denominations, civic organizations.
Loans
- Visit https://www.cfnc.org/paying/loan/info_loan.jsp to learn about federal loans, federal direct loans, and private loans