The FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a free application completed by current and future college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid such as federal grants, work study and loans. Each college or university may require additional steps after completing the FAFSA before a student can receive their financial aid award.

Join NC Countdown to College. This is North Carolina’s annual campaign to support college access during the month of October. Activities during the month support high school seniors in completing three important college enrollment steps: Residency, FAFSA, and college applications. College Application Week will be October 18-22, 2021, when many NC colleges and universities waive their application fees.

GEAR UP NC Virtual Reality is a free app that includes 360 degree virtual tours of colleges in North Carolina. The app also includes important information about the college-going process. Join GEAR UP NC to learn more about this no cost mobile app and experience an immersive look at campuses across the state! After registering with the link below, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the Zoom webinar.