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Parent PLUS Loan

Summary Steps to applying for a Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Overview A Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is a federal direct loan for which parents can apply. This is only available for dependent students. For more... Read More

Repay Federal Loans

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Summary How to begin repayment of federal student loans and when repayment is due Federal Government Website Information about how to begin repayment of federal student loans can be found online at studentaid.gov by selecting "Manage Loans" and�... Read More

Parenting Classes

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Parenting Classes Summary Available options for those seeking classes on parenting. Overview We do not currently offer parenting classes. However, we do offer some curriculum classes in our Early Childhood Education Department that would cover... Read More

Divorced Parents and FAFSA

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Divorced Parents and FAFSA Summary How to fill out a FAFSA when the student's parents are divorced Overview If your parents are separated or divorced, the "custodial parent" is responsible for filling out the FAFSA. The... Read More

Defer Federal Student Loans

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Summary How to defer (delay repayment of) federal student loans Overview of Deferment Under certain circumstances, you can defer (delay) your federal student loan payments. During a deferment, you wouldn't need to make any payments. How to... Read More

Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)

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Summary Explanation of the Forgivable Education Loan for Service (FELS) Overview The Forgivable Education Loan for Service (FELS) is for students who are committed to working in North Carolina in fields designated as critical employment shortage... Read More

Loan Servicer

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Loan Servicer Summary Finding information on loans and loan servicers Where to Find Information A loan servicer is a company that collects payments on a loan and performs other administrative tasks associated with maintaining a loan on behalf of... Read More

Student Loans

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Student Loans Summary Overview of direct loans (student loans) and how to apply for 2024–2025, which goes from Fall 2024 – Summer 2025. Direct Loans Overview Direct loans are available for students who are actively attending ... Read More

Transitional Studies

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Summary Services and hours of the Transitional Studies department (formerly known as the Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency Office, ABE/HSE Office, or the GED Office) Services Offered High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation – classes... Read More

Dependency Status and Financial Aid

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Dependency Status and Financial Aid Summary How to determine FAFSA dependency status Dependency Requirements The Department of Education provides a list of questions to determine whether you need to include your parents' income on... Read More