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

Explore this site for info on colleges, financial aid, SAT/ACT, majors, and more (for NC only)

Search and analyze colleges nationwide

See all that NC Community Colleges have to offer!

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!

Helpful Documents & Checklists

College Comparison Checklist

College Application Checklist

Great Resources for College Bound Students

College Planning Acronym Guide

Directory of College Preparation Opportunities

Senior College Application Check-List

College Advising Essentials

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