Application Fees Waived At Dozens Of North Carolina Colleges And Here’s How To Save
Trust me. I know all too well how expensive everything associated with college is these days. Our son is a senior at a university in South Carolina. And, it seems like just yesterday he went through the application process. So, it’s that time again for many families. And, here’s some help. Save money with college application fees waived at dozens of North Carolina schools.
According to WRAL, this week only, through October 20, a substantial number of colleges and universities across the Tar Heel State will waive the application fee. And, as I remember, the lowest of fees typically rings in around $50 if not more. Although, they sometimes soar as high as $75 or more, depending on the school.
Luckily, my son only applied to the one school he really wanted to attend. However, many students choose to apply to multiple schools. And, that means hundreds of dollars before you ever set foot on campus. My son had one such friend who applied for around 5 or 6 at least. He wound up at UNC Chapel Hill as we knew he would. And, by the way, UNC Chapel Hill chose not to participate in waiving the application fee. Also, NC State chooses not to participate. So, if those are your dream schools, you’re out of luck getting college application fees waived.
And, here’s the scoop on how to save money applying for college in North Carolina as dozens of schools waive fees. Students must apply through the College Foundation of North Carolina website in order to have the fee waived from participating schools. And, check the full list of participating schools on their website to see if your choices are there.
Good luck to all those college applicants this year. Don’t forget to also fill out that FAFSA to help with costs, too. See the full story from WRAL on the chance to save money applying for college in North Carolina as dozens of schools waive fees.
US News Best Colleges Rankings, Here's How North Carolina Universities Scored
Looking at colleges can be overwhelming. I was lucky enough to know exactly where I wanted to go to school from a young age and was able to make that dream a reality. But many students don’t know where they want to go or perhaps don’t have the grades to get into their dream school. There are so many colleges across not only North Carolina, but the region, and nationally. Especially if you don’t have a specific major in mind how do you even begin to narrow down your choices? One trusted source many high school students use is the US News and World Report Best Colleges rankings. The 2024 Best Colleges Rankings were just released, including 16 North Carolina universities in the national rankings.
This is undeniably just one of numerous things that should be considered when making the decision on where to study. Some students prefer a smaller institution, while others want a large college experience. Location plays a big part in the decision as well and of course affordability or availability of scholarships. The best colleges in North Carolina included on the US News list span the entire state of NC. Some are in small towns, others in the state’s largest cities. Some are state schools which means cheaper tuition for in-state students. There are several private schools (complete with a higher price tag) included on the list as well.
The four highest-ranked schools all made the top 100 nationally. Two are private and two are public. All four are members of the ACC. Which ones ranked where? You’ll have to keep reading to find out. Below you’ll find information including enrollment and tuition for each NC school included on the US News rankings. Interested in another school or the full list? You can read that here.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
