Training is designed to introduce topics involving a
combination of philosophical basis and technical detail One without
the other is meaningless Compliance with program regulations is a
necessity, but compliance alone is not a virtue Only by compliance
with an eye to the why can an aid administrator serve student
needs, institutional goals, and public purpose in an equitable and
professional manner A Perspective from Dr. Steve Brooks Executive
Director of NCSEAA A Perspective from Dr. Steve Brooks Executive
Director of NCSEAA
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Creative financial aid administration involves a lifelong
experience of getting it correct (compliance) and getting it right
(equity). Both are vital, and combining the two will serve students
and promote access to higher education in North Carolina. Steve
Brooks
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Resources North Carolina College Foundation of North Carolina
CFNC.org Student Financial Aid for North Carolinians available at
cfnc.org/fabook 866-866-CFNC (1-866-866-2362) Financial Literacy
Education cfnc.org/finlit North Carolina Association of Student
Financial Aid Administrators www.ncasfaa.com High School Financial
Aid Night Presentation also on CFNC.org Financial Aid Information
Survey (contains a listing of all NC colleges & universities
with important information such as school codes, financial aid
application deadlines, etc.) FA Resources Counselor Resources
Calendar of Training Opportunities
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College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
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What Is CFNC?
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College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) College Foundation,
Inc. Department of Public Instruction North Carolina Community
College System North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA) The
University of North Carolina
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College Foundation of North Carolina Helping Students Plan,
Apply and Pay for College Provides information to students and
families for free! Career exploration and planning Academic
planning and preparation Financial information Focused on NC
colleges and available resources. Professional/expert help
available by phone. Provided through collaborative effort of
partners
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North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority NCSEAA,
SEAA, or The Authority Affiliated with the UNC General
Administration Nine member board of directors with seven members
appointed by the governor and two serving ex officio State agency
charged with administering financial aid programs for students
Currently responsible for 50 aid programs Partner in College
Foundation of North Carolina
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NCSEAA Promotes access to higher education Maintains sensitive
and affirmative default prevention and aversion activities and
operates aggressive student loan collection system Administrator of
North Carolinas National College Savings Plan Administers numerous
scholarship, grant, and loan programs Outreach and training
activities for FAAs, school counselors, and general public CFNC.org
For more information: www.ncseaa.edu What does NCSEAA do? We help
North Carolina pay for college
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College Foundation, Inc. (CFI) Nonprofit corporation chartered
in 1955 Purpose is to assist students in financing cost of higher
education Nine member board of trustees appointed by the governor
Central loan collector and servicer for North Carolinas FFELP
(Federal Family Education Loan Program) Administers grant programs
and college savings program on behalf of NCSEAA Provides technology
services for CFNC.org and delivery of information to North Carolina
students and families about paying for college
