Free College Application Week in North Carolina
For one week in November, NC high school seniors could save some money when they apply to college. CFNC is sponsoring NC College Application Week to help students apply to college.
Last Day of College Application Week
November 18 was the last day of 2016’s College Application Week. This week is an initiative sponsored by the College Foundation of North Carolina to help NC students attain their dreams of going to college. During this week, students can submit their applications for 28 NC colleges and universities for free.
Area seniors focus on submitting college applications
For many Onslow County seniors, one of the realities of their upcoming graduation is upon them: applying to colleges.
“It’s bittersweet. I’m excited but it really hits you that you are going to be going off to college in a few months,” said White Oak High School senior Charlotte Kuna.
Kuna said she hasn’t yet submitted an application but has been working on her essay,
Today’s seniors, tomorrow’s freshmen: 28 N.C. colleges waiving application fees this week
This week, high school seniors around the state will have the opportunity to apply to 28 colleges for free as a part of North Carolina College Application Week.
The goal of the promotional week, which runs until 5 p.m. Friday, is to allow every graduating senior the opportunity to apply to college.
According to the College Foundation of North Carolina,
NC College Application Week Could Save High School Seniors Money
If you’re a senior, you’re probably inundated with college information. This week is College Application Week in North Carolina, and filling out those applications this week may actually save you some money!
This Week Only: Apply To Many NC Colleges For Free
College Application Week is an annual event in NC to help students manage applying to college. College Foundation of North Carolina co-sponsors this event with Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. NC students receive counseling, support and, in many cases, application fee waivers to make applying to college accessible to all.
All this week, many area colleges and universities are waiving their application fees. Costs usually run between $40 and $100 per application,