College Websites
- Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, NC
- Gaston CollegeDallas, NC
- Gaston College - Lincoln CampusLincolnton, NC
- Cleveland Community CollegeShelby, NC
- Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, NC
Charlotte / Mecklenburg County
- Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC
Elsewhere in North Carolina
- NC Community Colleges59 locations throughout NC.
- University of North Carolina17 campuses throughout NC.
- North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)NCpedia's article with links to individual HBCU articles and websites
York County, SC
- Winthrop UniversityRock Hill, SC
- York Technical CollegeRock Hill, SC
FAFSA
Go to https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out to learn how to apply online or download a PDF copy of the FAFSA worksheet.
College Textbooks Online
- Open Education NC
Affordable Textbooks! Open Education North Carolina is an initiative that aims to reduce the cost of higher education for North Carolina students by providing free, open e-textbooks for 30 of the most frequently-taught courses across North Carolina’s 2 and 4-year colleges and universities. Learn more about the program at nclive.org/oenc.
Getting Along With Your Roommate
- 5 Tips for Gelling Along With Your Roommate
"One of the most important factors in your success as a college freshman is your rapport with your roommate. College officials say that while incoming freshmen often worry about tackling 15-page papers or getting invited to the best parties, avoiding conflict with a roommate is integral to a student's happiness in their first months on campus"_by Brian Burnsed | Aug. 13, 2010
Student Loan Debt Relief Scams
Attend an Accredited College Online
- Accredited Online Colleges"One reason students enroll in online degree programs is for the flexibility to study from anywhere."
Librarian
Books @ Your Library
Choosing a College
Do you want to earn a 2-year Associate's Degree or a 4-year Bachelor's Degree? Should you attend a local community college or a traditional university? Are you simply seeking training or a certificate to help you get a job? These are some of the many questions to ask when choosing a college to attend.
The College Blue Book by Call Number: 378 COL v.1 - 6ISBN: 9780028662732Publication Date: 2015-02-13
- College Scorecard
Find out more about a college's affordability and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend.
Go to: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov. - College Navigator
Research colleges by state, degree programs, diplomas offered and more. - So Much Potential
"Tools for college planning regardless of immigration status." Also in Spanish: https://somuchpotential.org/. Geared toward school counselors to help DACA students find resources they need for college planning. - DACPIP - School Accrediting AgenciesAccreditation indicates that the institution or program meets national quality standards.
Applying to College
Admissions exams . . . applications . . . the essay . . . deadlines . . .
- Find free practice tests at LearningExpress LibraryRequires your library card or your WOW virtual library card.
How to Write Essays for Standardized Tests by Call Number: 378.1 HOWISBN: 9780525571537Publication Date: 2021-09-14
Graduate Admissions Essays, Fourth Edition by Call Number: 378.1 ASHISBN: 9781607743217Publication Date: 2012-07-24
- North Carolina's College Application Week
Statewide event aimed at providing every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college online through CFNC.org. Special focus is placed on students who will be the first in their families to attend college and students who may have not otherwise considered attending college. - The Common Application
More than 900 colleges use or accept The Common Application which allows the student to fill out their information only once when applying to several colleges. Requires creating an account.
Paying for College
- College Foundation of NCHelping you plan, apply, and pay for college.
- Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid loans and programs. Includes information on Student Loan Deferral and Forgiveness programs. - Gaston County Schools Online Scholarship Guide
Information on college scholarships available to Gaston County high school students. - UNC - Chapel Hill Net Price CalculatorUsing the net price calculator, you may receive an estimate of your eligibility for financial aid at Carolina and estimate your out-of-pocket expenses.
- 529 Plans: Questions and Answers
Information as of 2020. - Student Loan Borrowers: Be Aware of Potential Changes to Your Loan Servicer
Published 8 October 2021.
Regarding student loan servicers transferring loans to other companies:
- Save your loan information
- Be on the lookout for communications about your transfer
- Ensure your loan information is transferred correctly
- After the transfer, address your payments to the new servicer
- Save your loan information
Surviving College
Your College Planning Survival Guide: Smart Tips from Students, Parents, and Professionals Who Made It Through by Call Number: 378.161 HANISBN: 9781480009400Publication Date: 2012-10-03
- Off-To-College Checklist
From The College Board website: "Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at college. These are just suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your own situation." - Managing Your College Money
Your first bank account? Look here for tips on managing your day-to-day stuff. - An Underappreciated Key to College Success: Sleep
New York Times -- August 13, 2018.
"Studies have shown that sleep quantity and sleep quality equal or outrank such popular campus concerns as alcohol and drug use in predicting student grades and a student’s chances of graduating."
Going Back to College
501 Ways for Adult Students to Pay for College by Call Number: 378.3 TANISBN: 9781617601675Publication Date: 2021-06-15
- NCTN College for Adults
As an integral part of World Education – US Division, the NCTN collaborates with other WEI initiatives in a joint commitment to support the success of older youth and adult learners. - Veterans Upward Bound Program
A free U.S. Department of Education TRIO program designed to help eligible U.S. military veterans enter and succeed in the postsecondary school of their choosing.
Transcripts
- Academic Transcripts of Defunct Post-Secondary Schools and CollegesThe State Archives of North Carolina has custody of the student academic and (in some cases) financial aid records of a number of defunct proprietary, church-supported, or other non-public schools and colleges in North Carolina. List of defunct NC institutions.
Citation
Title: College Bound!
Author: Gaston County Public Library
URL: https://gastonlibrary.libguides.com/education-resources/college
Updated 15 August 2022