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“College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a state-wide initiative that provides free materials, a website, a toll-free telephone number and local representatives with the purpose of helping North Carolinians plan, apply, and pay for college. There are several organizations that make up the CFNC partnership. One of those partners is College Foundation, Inc. (CFI). College Foundation, Inc. (CFI) was created by Governor Luther Hodges in 1955 to help North Carolina students and families finance higher education. CFI was the central originator and servicer for North Carolina’s Federal Family Education Loan program from the enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1965 through July, 2010. CFI administers state grant programs and North Carolina’s National College Savings Plan (NC529). CFI also administers the state-wide Residency Determination System and provides services financial services to colleges and universities. CFI’s service to the state of North Carolina can be summed up in its mission statement: Our work today makes a better tomorrow by empowering people to achieve their academic goals. We provide financial assistance for higher education to benefit society and strengthen the economy of the State of North Carolina.”
Did you know?
“CFI’s recently launched NC Assist Loan Program, designed to offer students and parents the opportunity to borrow a low-cost alternative loan to help fill the gap after other financial aid is awarded. As with previous loan offerings, the NC Assist Loan Program focuses on North Carolina residents attending college both in and out of state and students from other states attending college in North Carolina. CFI offers both the NC Student Assist Loan and the NC Parent Assist Loan. These loans offer your family a low-cost option to finance educational expenses not covered by other financial aid. Program features for the NC Student Assist Loan include zero fees and a fixed interest rate of 5.5% with a 0.25% rate reduction with auto draft payments. Applicants do need to show credit worthiness, but can utilize a co-signer if needed. The NC Parent Assist Loan also has zero fees and has a fixed interest rate of 5% with a 0.25% rate reduction with auto draft. Please visit NCAssist.org for more information.”
How has the Chamber impacted your business?
“The Chamber has been an amazing benefit to my businesses. I meet with Stephanie Rivers quarterly to make sure I am not missing valuable connections with businesses and community organizations that can benefit from our services.”
