The award is intended to celebrate the supportive roles families play in the lives of our students and the university community. Honoring an outstanding family will remind the NC State community that loving relationships and mutual support are important institutional values. The hope is that this award will help make NC State one of the most welcoming universities anywhere. Students are able to nominate their families through an essay contest coordinated by Parents and Families Services in the Department of Student Development. Essays are judged based on creativity, evidence of family support for the student's education and evidence of family enthusiasm for NC State University.
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Use the site to check on current tuition and fees, find out about homecoming events, or boost your student's spirits with an e-postcard. The university also offers the Parents' HelpLine , a toll-free number established by the Department of Student Development to respond to your concerns.