Whether you choose to enter the workforce immediately, or to attend a community college, technical school or four year University, you should strive to broaden your experiences throughout your life. North Carolina is blessed with one of the strongest systems of higher education in the nation.
Community colleges are a wonderful and often overlooked resource.
Many classes are available on weekends and in the evenings to accommodate people with full-time jobs. State Universities across North Carolina allow you to experience a four year education with top professors in the academic area of your choice Please take advantage of the wonderful educational opportunities and resources available to all our people here in North Carolina. Make sure you and your family research all available sources of student aid. Student Financial Aid Eligible students may qualify for student aid from the federal government in the form of Pell Grants, Perkins Loans and other programs. Universities, colleges, your parents' employer and private organizations may also have merit, need-based and other scholarships for which you may be eligible.