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 obligations in a low cost, convenient way that is completely confidential and secure. Its flexibility and variety of payment options can help keep education more affordable.

College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) - 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.

Financial Literacy Information from CFNC - https://www.cfnc.org/paying/financial_literacy.jsp

These interactive financial literacy courses, videos and games can help you make responsible choices about managing money. You'll learn how to avoid financial pitfalls such as overspending, misusing credit and not budgeting. The financial literacy online programs and their instructor guides are available through an agreement with Decision Partners, a financial literacy education organization.

FAFSA on the Web - http://www.fafsa.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 institutional financial aid is not determined in this estimate.)

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 website devoted to financial aid. Includes information on scholarships, loans, savings, military aid, financial aid applications, and student aid seminars.

NC Foreclosure Prevention Fund - http://www.ncforeclosureprevention.gov/

The N.C. Foreclosure Prevention Fund helps North Carolina homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments due to job loss or temporary financial hardship. For qualified homeowners, the fund can provide an interest-free loan of up to $36,000 to pay your mortgage and other related expenses for up to 36 months while you search or retrain for new employment.