College Readiness
The College Readiness Department works with schools to help students transition to their post-secondary plans. Learn more about the college application and scholarship process
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March 17, 2026
Financial Aid Professionals: How NC Assist Can Support w/ Federal Financial Aid Changes Webinar
In this webinar presentation, Program Services Representative Tia Anderson will share how NC Assist is preparing to assist the additional needs of prospective and current parent and student borrowers, as well as our campus and financial aid partners across North Carolina.
Resources
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Wingate University and Union County Public Schools (UCPS) are expanding the Wayfind Program to offer more students an opportunity to attend college.
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High school students have access to this resource to practice for the SAT and ACT. Click to learn how to access it!
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CFNC offers valuable webinars for high school students to learn about paying for college.
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The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program for NC students!
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How much will college really cost? Find out with Tuition Tracker, a tool from Hechinger Report.
Financial Aid for Students
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We have a resource to support you if you have students interested in going to college. As you’re aware, cost is one of the biggest barriers to students going on to college, but there are many financial aid options available to make paying for a higher education more manageable.
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We are sharing a series of six financial-aid themed videos to walk students and parents through the information they need regarding financial aid. Topics include a Financial Aid 101 overview, a primer on the Next NC Scholarship, a step-by-step tutorial on evaluating financial aid award offers, and more.
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All six can be found in this playlist on YouTube.
Contact Us
- Dr. Charlotte Hancock
Director of College Readiness
704-292-7999, ext 2120 - Erika Leon
University Liaison
704-292-7662, ext 7115 - Ashley Ponscheck
College Readiness and Humanities Coordinator
704-296-3088, ext 6381