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CFNC
North Carolina
College Foundation of North Carolina
CFNC (College Foundation of North Carolina) helps North Carolina students plan, apply, and pay for college. Its education professional trainings cover the college-going process — FAFSA, residency, applications, and career planning — with free webinars for school counselors, teachers, administrators, and college access advisors. Continuing education units (CEU) are available for attendees.
www.cfnc.org ↗Upcoming webinars
- Wed, October 14 · 1:00 PM EDT
Step-by-Step Guide to the 2027-28 FAFSA
The latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is easier than ever to complete. Learn about the updates that allow most students to complete the form in 15 minutes or less, with real-time processing so students see the federal aid they likely qualify for in seconds. You'll explore the current FAFSA and the common screens students will encounter, understand how recent updates help students, gain tips for helping families navigate the application with confidence, and get your questions answered by financial aid experts.
- Thu, November 12 · 1:00 PM EST
CFNC FAFSA Strategies That Work: for Education Professionals in NC
CFNC offers tools to help school counselors and other education professionals support Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion across North Carolina. Research shows schools that use these tools see an increase in their FAFSA completion rates. In this intermediate-level webinar, dive deeper into the NC FAFSA Tracker, the Financial Aid Champions program, the Finish the FAFSA report, and how to use each tool strategically to boost FAFSA completion.
- Thu, December 3 · 1:00 PM EST
Jump Start for Juniors with the Next Step Program
Next Step for Juniors walks students through the career and college planning process so they enter senior year ready to take action. In this intermediate-level webinar, learn how Next Step can help junior students and families explore their options — including college, career, and military pathways. Discover the program's benefits, how to put it into action and track the progress your juniors take through ProTools, and strategies for having meaningful conversations with students and parents.
- Tue, December 8 · 1:00 PM EST
ProTools Training for School Counselors
Unlock the full potential of CFNC ProTools. Join this hands-on intermediate training to learn how to manage student accounts and groups with confidence, use reports and data to inform your counseling efforts, and take advantage of the newest ProTools features to streamline your workflow and better support every student on their path after high school.
- Tue, January 26 · 1:00 PM EST
Workforce Pell Update
Workforce Pell is a new federal program allowing students to receive the Pell Grant for approved short-term and workforce programs. In this basic-level webinar, hear the latest Workforce Pell updates, learn more about which programs will likely qualify, and get your questions surrounding Workforce Pell answered.
- Tue, February 9 · 1:00 PM EST
Help Middle Income Families Pay for College
Paying for college remains one of the biggest barriers for students who do not qualify for federal or state aid, but it doesn't have to be! In this basic-level webinar, learn how students can reduce the cost of college, learn about the different aid programs in North Carolina they still might qualify for, and help students put a plan together that makes paying for college more manageable.
- Tue, February 23 · 1:00 PM EST
Help Students Understand Financial Aid Award Offers
Financial aid award offers can be exciting — but they can also be confusing for students and families. Learn how to help students confidently compare their financial aid offers and make informed college decisions. The session introduces the Award Advisor App, demonstrates CFNC's financial aid offer comparison worksheet you can share with families, and shares practical strategies for helping students understand college costs, evaluate their options, and determine the best financial fit for their family's budget.
- Tue, March 16 · 1:00 PM EDT
Career Development Plans Students Can Use in School and Life through NCcareers.org
The state offers a free tool for students to create a career development plan through NCcareers.org. Once students create a plan, they can update it anytime, even as adults! Students now must complete their plan in 8th grade and sophomore year. In this basic-level webinar, get a walkthrough of how students can complete their CDP through NCcareers.org, learn about all the features NCcareers.org offers, learn how you can track student CDP progress through CFNC ProTools, and get your questions answered by the NC Careers team.
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