College Access Services for North Carolinians March 6, 2009

1. College Access Services for North CaroliniansMarch 6, 2009

2. College Foundation of North Carolina is a joint effort of Pathways of North Carolina*, College Foundation, Inc. and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. • Pathways* is a partnership requested by the UNC Board of Governors and funded by the 1999 General Assembly that includes the following: • Department of Public Instruction (K-12) • NC Community College System (58) • NC Independent Colleges and Universities (36) • UNC System (16)

3. CFNC Partner Matrix State-funded K-16 partnership administered by UNC General Administration 501(c)(3) nonprofit -administers grants, loans and savings program on behalf of the state State agency responsible forstatewide college aid programs – grants scholarships, loans, 529 savings

4. Primary Goal of CFNC = Access To increase the college-going rate in North Carolina with particular attention toward “first-generation” college students. GOAL Two obstacles facing first-generation college students: (1) Can I really go to college? (2) Can I afford to go to college?

5. CFNC Access Services GEAR UP North Carolina Resource Center and Regional Representatives Technology andInternet Services www.CFNC.org 1.866.866.CFNC Low-income (FRL) school students $37 million Two grants from Dept of Education (2000-2011) 35 NC counties 14,000+ students Career Center Student Planner College Fair Online Applications and HS Transcripts Paying for College Saving for College Toll-free Number for Career, College, & Financial Aid Planning Personal Responses to Email Publications Training. Presentations and Workshops Hispanic Services

6. CFNC.orgWebsite

7. My CFNC Create an account Keep track of your college applications Keep track of your student financial aid information

8. CFNC Career Center Career goals CFNC Bridges Planning Tools Find out about careers, salaries, job prospects, majors, and universities Information for middle school and high school students Student – Career Matching Assistant Career Information Fastest growing careers, educational requirements Careers in Nursing and Education Career Center

9. Career Center CFNC Bridges Tools - available FREE Kindergarten to Adults

10. Elementary Students - Paws in Jobland Engaging and interactive Text and spoken word Focus is on learning about the world of work

11. Middle School Students – Choices Explorer Built with middle school students in mind Perfect place to begin exploring college and career options

12. Career Center – Choices Explorer

13. High School Students – Choices Planner Built with high school students in mind Continue exploring college and career options

14. Career Center – Choices Planner

15. College and Older – Choices Planner Career Transitions Built for college students and adults

16. Career Center – Nursing and Education North Carolina needs nurses and teachers!

17. Student Planner Plan your education to meet college and university entrance requirements Information for High School Students Transfer Students College Test Preparation College Preparation Opportunities Online Learning Opportunities Financial Literacy

18. Student Planner – College Test Prep

19. Transfer Student Planner & Articulation • View Transfer Student Guarantees offered by the CAA • Transferable Course Equivalencies for all CAA General Education courses between NCCCS and any UNC institution. • A list of Transfer Students most frequently asked questions • Majority of courses taken by students participating in a dual enrollment program covered

20. College Fair Information on North Carolina colleges and universities Compare campuses Take virtual tours Find campuses that match your specific requirements

21. College Fair – Campus Tours

22. College Fair – Matching Assistant

23. College Fair – Admissions Requirements

24. College Fair – Cost Information

25. Online Applications College Admission Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) High School Transcripts Loan Applications College Funds Installment Payment Plan

26. Online Applications – College Application Week CFNC and CACRAO sponsor College Application Week at high schools throughout the state in the fall

27. CFNC Transcript System • 265 NCWise high schools currently participating • 96 additional NCWise schools added in October 2008 for the following counties: • Alamance-Burlington • Beaufort • Bladen • Carteret • Chatham • Cleveland • Currituck • Dare • Durham • Greene • Harnett • Henderson • Hickory City • Hyde • Jones • Lee • Lenoir • Martin • Newton-Conover • Pender • Rutherford • Vance • All public high schools should be live with e-transcripts late summer 2009. (exceptions: Wake and Charlotte-Mecklenburg) • Currently Targeting Q2 2009 to have 5 pilot High Schools live in Wake County

28. CFNC Participating NCWise Schools

29. CFNC College Fair Information • Information can be updated throughout the year in the Control Center. •  Peterson’s automatic update occurs in March • All campuses encouraged to review CFNC Campus Tour data twice a year and to confirm that “Date last updated” is current • College Fair was visited 189,000 times and viewed 405,000 times in 2007-2008 year

30. College Redirection Help is on its way! Open from April 1 to August 31

31. CFNC College Redirection Pool • Purpose: To assist students who have been denied admission from the institution of their choice and are seeking opportunities to pursue Higher Education in the fall. • Goal: For every student in the College Redirection Pool to be contacted by at least one college or university. • Participation History: In five years, over 3,000 students have participated in the College Redirection Pool. • Dates Available: April 1 – August 31

32. Paying for College Financial Aid Primer Grants and Scholarships Loan Programs Debt Management Tools and Calculators NC Financial Aid Estimator Smart Borrower Calculator Education Loan Repayment Savings Budget

33. Paying For College

34. Paying for College – Scholarships and Grants

35. Student Portal provides dynamic application processing

36. Student applies for one of the SEAA administered programs

37. On-line data entry increases accuracy and timeliness

38. Paperless on-line application is completed

39. Paying for College – Loan Programs

40. CFNC Resources Student Loan Repayment Calculator

41. Financial Aid Programs College Payment Plan Private Student Loans Other Loans Don’t Get Hooked

42. Paying for College – NC Financial Aid Estimator

43. Paying for College – Smart Borrower Calculator Considers your career choice in determining what is a manageable student loan debt

44. Paying for College -- Financial Literacy 101

45. Paying For College – Good Financial Habits Tools and Calculators

46. NC 529 Plan: College Savings North Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan Program Description Investment Options Tax Advantages Savings Calculators

47. Additional CFNC Services Spanish-Language Services Servicios en español disponibles CFNC en Espanol at CFNC.org College Planning Publications available in Spanish

48. 1,270,332online admission applications 9,686visits per day/average length per visit 13 minutes 98,710 High school transcripts 2,461,441 user accounts CFNC.org Site Usage

49. Source: Tom Mortenson, Postsecondary Education Opportunity Newsletter Feb. 2008