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Explore helpful resources for navigating financial aid, college planning, and more. Whether you’re a student or a family member, we’ve gathered tools and links to guide you.
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Helpful Resources You Shouldn't Miss
Explore trusted resources to help you plan for college, apply for financial aid, and search for scholarships. These quick links connect you to reliable tools and official sites made for students and families
CFNC
CFNC (College for North Carolina) offers several summer opportunities, including FAFSA Outreach Programs for high school counselors/students (like the 2025 initiative for helping recent grads with FAFSA) and various Student Enrichment Programs (like Davidson's July Experience) for high schoolers to get college exposure, often with scholarship details included
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
CTE programs are designed to contribute to the broad educational achievement of students, including basic skills, as well as their ability to work independently and as part of a team, think creatively and solve problems, and utilize technology in the thinking and problem-solving process. Visit DPS Pathways page for more information!
NC Careers
NC Careers has tools to help you find the path that’s right for you. Their self-assessment tools will help you refine your searches, clarify your goals, and discover the best path to achieve them.
Downloadable Guides & Checklists
Save these free, printable guides to help you learn, apply, and prepare for college with confidence.
Online Tools
Use these free online tools to get personalized feedback, compare college options, and strengthen
your applications. Designed to support students and families through every step of the college
planning process.
College Financial Aid &
Demographics Tools
Compare financial aid packages, estimated
college costs, and student demographics
across U.S. colleges. Great for students and
counselors!
Resume Review Tool
Get support with creating a resume! Enter
information about you and get resume fit for
applications.
College Essay Feedback Tool
Submit your college essays and receive constructive feedback to improve your personal statements.
