Online Financial Aid Resources

College Foundation of North Carolina

The College Foundation of North Carolina’s website is loaded with information and resources to help you and your family.

• Make smart decisions as you plan for college and a career
• Compare over 100 North Carolina colleges and link easily to their websites
• Simplify the college application process by applying online
• Find the best way to pay for college with scholarships, grants, loans, and savings programs

eCashier

Through eCashier you can make a full payment immediately or arrange a payment plan which drafts from your checking account, debit or credit card.

Ed.gov

The U.S. Department of Education administers several major student aid programs, including Pell Grants and Stafford Loans, which provide over $42 billion a year to help millions of students pay for the costs of college. Whether you’re ready to apply for financial aid or just interested in more information about the federal student aid programs, this is a great starting point.

Federal Student Aid is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them. Also, check out Types of Financial Aid: Loans, Grants, and Work-Study Programs.

Please note: Rowan-Cabarrus does not participate with the Federal Loan Programs.

FAFSA

To apply for federal financial aid, and to apply for many state student aid programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Electronic versions of the FAFSA make applying for financial aid faster and easier than ever.

FinAid

The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid. This site helps you find the scholarship or loan that’s right for you and has an easy-to-use calculator for figuring out how much money you will need. This site was rated #1 Financial Aid Resource by Yahoo!’s Wired Life online magazine.

Fraud Hot Line

Reporting student aid fraud (including identity theft), waste, or abuse of U.S. Department of Education funds 1-800-MIS-USED (1-800-647-8733)

FSA ID Information

Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal aid documents.

• Create a New FSA ID