Seniors!!!
- Seniors need a CFNC.org and CommonApp account. FASFA is scheduled to open by 12/1, so gather the information needed to complete FASFA to be prepared to apply for financial aid. Check out CFNC.org and Fastweb for scholarship opportunities. If you need teacher or counselor recommendations, please request them at least two weeks in advance to allow time for them to be completed.
- The early action deadline for several colleges and universities is Friday, November 1st. Please contact Dr. Morris if you need support with your applications.
High School Student Advising Information and Opportunities:
Common APP
SENIORS–IT IS TIME TO GET READY TO APPLY TO COLLEGE!!!
CommonApp opened August 1st for 2025-2026. Be sure to create an account with your personal email address. Dr. Morris serves as the counselor for those applying to college. Please see the presentation linked hereLinks to an external site. for important information to support your senior year college application journey. The CollegeWise CommonApp GuideLinks to an external site. is available to assist you in creating your account.
SENIORS–FREE College Planning and Paying Resources
Sallie Mae shares resources to assist in planning for college. Please see the links below.
- Applying to college checklistLinks to an external site.
- 1-2-3 approach to paying for collegeLinks to an external site.
- Scholly® Scholarships by SallieLinks to an external site.
- Filing the FAFSA®Links to an external site.
- Decoding financial aid offersLinks to an external site.
- Comparing financial aid offersLinks to an external site.
- Help your student pay for school (comparing Parent PLUS Loans and private student loans)Links to an external site.
- It’s never too early to start thinking about scholarships! A scholarship that’s quick and easy to apply for is Sallie’s $2,000 No Essay ScholarshipLinks to an external site.. It takes less than two minutes to enter, and no essay is required. Better yet, they give out a scholarship monthly, so students can enter every month!
Local Scholarship Opportunities:
Burlington Women’s Club Scholarship Opportunity Instructions and Application
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Introducing NCICU Direct Admission
Introducing NCICU Direct Admission for 26 Colleges and Universities
Twenty-six North Carolina private colleges and universities are offering eligible students more immediate acceptance to their campuses for the 2025-2026 academic year. North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) recently announced the Direct Admission Program to provide a seamless and swift application process. North Carolina seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher can answer a few straightforward questions and then receive information directly from the colleges and universities of their choice, including details about conditional acceptance, specific campus requirements, and available financial aid options.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
REMINDER for SENIORS
To learn more about applying for college, please register and attend the virtual sessions offered on topics of interest, which can be found at CFNC.org/c2c virtual student sessions. This is a great way for parents and students to learn about applying to college, FASFA, etc.
The Park Scholarship at NC State University
SENIORS–The Park Scholarship Program at NC State University
The Park Scholarships program brings together students with outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.Links to an external site.
THE PARK SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM is a four-year scholarship valued at $124,000 and covers:
- Tuition, fees, and room and board
- Books and personal expenses
- $2,000 computer stipend
- Enrichment grants to fund study abroad, research projects, service activities, conferences, and more
- Guaranteed invitation to join the University Honors ProgramLinks to an external site.
THE PARK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
- Professional training in leadership, public speaking, and business etiquette
- Educational trips, retreats, and seminarsLinks to an external site.
- Faculty mentors and a network of more than 1,100 accomplished Park Scholarships alumni worldwide
Applications for the Park Scholarships programLinks to an external site. and admission to NC StateLinks to an external site. are both due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 1, for consideration for the Park Scholarship. For more information:
- Park Scholarship BrochureLinks to an external site.
- Park Under-Resourced Assistance (PURA) BrochureLinks to an external site.
