FACTS is a tuition management service used by RCC that allows students to set up a payment plan to cover tuition and fees. FACTS can help families like yours meet their tuition obligation in a low cost, convenient way that is completely confidential and secure. Their flexibility and variety of payment options can help keep education more affordable.

FAFSA on the Web - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form is used to determine the amount of money a family is expected to contribute to the price of attending a postsecondary institution. The results of the FAFSA are used in determining student grants, work study, and loan amounts.

FAFSA4caster - http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/

FAFSA4caster is a website maintained by Federal Student Aid to assist students and their families in planing for college. This free tool can be used to provide an estimate of eligibility for federal financial aid. (State or Instutional financial aid is not determined in this estimate.)

College Foundation of North Carolina - www.cfnc.org

College Foundation of North Carolina is a nonprofit partnership between Pathways of North Carolina, College Foundation, Inc., and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. These organizations have broad expertise in helping students to prepare successfully for college and to find the best financial aid alternatives. Together, they provide a complete and comprehensive source of information - and real solutions - for students and their families.

National Student Loan Database System - http://www.nslds.ed.gov

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, and other Department of ED programs. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants so that recipients of Title IV Aid can access and inquire about their Title IV loans and/or grant data.

College.gov - www.college.gov

College.gov was built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, and vocational or career schools). Most importantly, college.gov is intended to provide inspiration and hope to all students, and encourage them to consider and pursue a postsecondary education.

Opportunity.gov - www.opporunity.gov

Americans with more education and training have more secure jobs and higher earnings. With jobs hard to find, it may be a good time to consider going back to school.

The President recently announced that unemployed workers receiving unemployment benefits may qualify for a special hand in paying for education and training. And aid can be significant: In particular, the Federal Pell Grant program can provide up to $5,350 for educational costs at community colleges, colleges and universities, and many trade and technical schools. This is only one example of several federal student aid programs available to assist unemployed workers.

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid - www.finaid.org

A comprehensive web site devoted to financial aid. Includes information on scholarships, loans, savings, military aid, financial aid applications, and student aid seminars.