NC Countdown to College | CFNC

NC Countdown to College | CFNC
ATTENTION NC 529 Account owners
:  Beginning at 4 pm ET on April 23, 2026, online Account transactions will be frozen as the NC 529 Plan replaces the Age-Based Tracks with new Target Enrollment Portfolios.  Please ensure that any Account changes, transactions, and enrollment applications are completed PRIOR to this time.
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The Next NC Scholarship can cover the cost of tuition and fees at any community college or half (if not all) the cost of tuition and fees at any public university in the state.
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If you are planning to attend a private institution, you might qualify for the Need-Based Scholarship for Private College Students. Learn more about NBS on
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Residency | FAFSA | Applications
NC Countdown to College (C2C) kicks off in October; it’s a year-long initiative where we encourage you to complete the following three steps in college enrollment: residency, financial aid, and college applications.
NC Residency
Complete your NC residency determination to be considered for in-state tuition (a significant savings in the cost of going to college), state grants/scholarships, and certain financial aid.
NC Residency Determination Service
FAFSA
Learn more about financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help you pay for college. The FAFSA application will open in October, and you can prepare for it by visiting the FAFSA 101 page.
FAFSA 101
College Applications
Submit your admissions applications online through the
CFNC Application Hub
and take advantage of waived fees during College Application Week, October 20-26, 2025. You can use the CFNC College Search tool to find the right fit for you.
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Transcripts
Send your NC high school transcript to many NC colleges for free on CFNC.org.
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