The resources listed in this section provide quick access to a database of community college online degree programs and courses as well as instructor resources that can be utilized to the preparation and delivery of college level courses.
Did you know that you can apply to many North Carolina institutions by filling out just one application? Follow this link and you will be on your way to the start of your college future.
* Also see: Apply for College Admission's Home PageWant to get a quick overview and campus tour of the universities in North Carolina without all of that driving? This link will take you to a website where you can view short campus tours of many institutions, all from the comfort of your home. It will help you narrow the choices to the ones that are the best fit for you.
* Also see: Campus Tours's Home PageWill you qualify for federal financial aid? This federal government web site will help you get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. It will give you an experience similar to FAFSA on the Web without actually applying. When you are ready to apply, you can transfer all of your FAFSA4caster data to the official application website, FAFSA on the Web. You can even apply for your Federal Student Aid PIN. By using this valuable resource, you will increase your knowledge of the financial aid process and find information about other sources of aid.
Click here for a search engine and calculators specifically designed to help you navigate the financial process and to find financial aid.
* Also see: Financial Aid Calculators's Home PageUse this link for a series of “Financial Aid 101” video tutorials, where you can learn about college costs, financial aid and how to apply for it, as well as other financial options. There is information on grants, scholarships, loans and work. You can learn how to build a financial aid package that fits your specific needs. There is also a list of 20 Things You Need to Know About College Financing, plus a variety of white papers that help you understand college affordability and forms available from the state to help you cope with college expenses.
* Also see: Financial Aid Video Tutorials plus Financial Aid Forms's Home PageThe North Carolina Learning Object Repository (NCLOR) is a collection of documents, audio/video clips, simulations, learning modules, assessments, and more – virtually any type of learning resource that can be digitized and processed. Teachers from around the state can then search the NCLOR, find materials appropriate to the classes they are teaching, and use them or modify them to suit their needs. This concept of sharing and reusing is the core of the NCLOR philosophy. Teachers can become more productive and efficient. If quality course or digital materials exist and are free for North Carolina faculty, why reinvent the wheel?
The North Carolina Learning Object Repository (NLCOR) is a collaborative effort between the Community Colleges, UNC system, DPI, NC Virtual Public School, and Independent Colleges and Universities.
Public libraries are information gateways and provide a wealth of resources to our citizens. Public libraries subscribe to many newspapers, magazines and scholarly journals. Many of these materials are increasingly online and incorporated into indexes that link to articles on particular topics. Public libraries have many resources, both print and online, for finding job opportunities and leads. They also lend books on resume and cover letter writing, training and other aspects of the job search. Many public libraries also offer high speed Internet access. This link provides a list of every public library in North Carolina.
Are you looking for a scholarship to offset the costs of attending college? This link will provide information about available state need based and merit based scholarships and let you search for other scholarships that are available to students in North Carolina.
* Also see: Scholarships's Home PageAre you wondering what your options are for repaying your student loans? This link will provide information on how you can use Graduated Repayment Plans, Income-Sensitive Repayment Plan, and extended repayment plans that will allow you to spread the amount over as much as 25 years. There is even a plan that is income based. You can find the right option for you here.
* Also see: Student Loan Repayment Options's Home PageFind help repaying your education loan by clicking on this link.
* Also see: Student Loan Repayment Wizard's Home PageDo you need a loan to pay for college? Have you completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? All students seeking federal, state or institutional financial aid must complete this form. With this link, you can do it right here.
* Also see: Student Loans's Home PageLearn all about the state’s tax free NC 529 College Savings plan. This site will help you to understand how you can start now to save for your children’s future college expenses using a choice of investment options.
* Also see: Tax Free NC 529 College Savings Plan's Home PageThis link allows you to submit your high school or college transcript electronically without having to send separate letters to each institution.
* Also see: Transcript Manager's Home PageIf you are looking to transfer college credits to a new college, this link will take you to a website that will allow you to compare course equivalents at institutions across the state and know whether your credits will transfer.
* Also see: Transfer Student Planner's Home PageThe Virtual Learning Community is a searchable online database where students can search for eLearning degree programs and courses offered through the state’s 58 community colleges, plus request more information from a member institution. The VLC also provides eLearning content and training to administrators and faculty within the North Carolina Community College System for their use in providing their students with online courses.
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