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Affordable Student Loans

NC Assist provides low-cost, fixed-rate student loans for North Carolina residents and out-of-state students enrolled in a North Carolina college or university. And since they are offered by College Foundation, Inc., you know it’s trustworthy.
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Our Loan Programs

At NC Assist, we offer NC Student Assist loans and NC Parent Assist loans to students attending NC schools, as well as NC residents attending out-of-state schools. Students must attend an eligible non-profit Title IV school in a degree-seeking program. 

Download our brochure to share this important state-sponsored resource with your students or contact us to order printed copies. We also offer flyers for loans for parents, graduate and professional students, and medical school students.

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NC Student Assist Loan

Our student loans can make higher education a reality for those who otherwise may not be able to afford it.

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NC Parent Assist Loan

Parents or guardians who prefer to take on the responsibility of a loan for their student can consider the NC Parent Assist Loan.

NC Parent Assist Loan Details

Key Benefits

Our loan programs offer ample benefits for students and parents alike. 

No Fees.

Fixed Interest Rates: 7.5% for student loans; 6.7% for parent loans (available to qualified borrowers when in repayment using autodraft).

$120,000 Borrowing Limit for undergrad; $200,000 for graduate students.

Grace Period for NC Student Assist Loans.

10-year Repayment Period.

Free Financial Education Resources.

The only student loan backed by College Foundation, Inc. (CFI), a non-profit corporation.

NC Assist is part of College Foundation, Inc. (CFI), a non-profit corporation serving North Carolina students and families since 1955. As a non-profit lender, our focus will always be on helping students succeed in their educational goals.

Monthly $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity

NC Assist offers students the chance to apply monthly to win a $1,000 No Essay Scholarship to help fund their education. 

Share these flyers with your students to let them know about this easy opportunity!

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Free Financial Wellness Program for Your Students

NC Assist Loan borrowers have access to a robust, on-line library of financial education resources which provides information about money management, budgeting, and even transitioning from school to work.

All of your students, even those who are not NC Assist borrowers, are welcome to use the free financial wellness tools.

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Compare Loan Programs

See how NC Assist loans compare to Federal Direct loan programs and other major private lenders in our comparison tables.

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Let's Work Together

Like you, NC Assist’s main focus is helping students afford and succeed at college. Your NC Assist non-profit servicer, College Foundation, Inc., has been working hand-in-hand with educators to prepare North Carolina residents to succeed at college since 1955. 

We consider Financial Aid teams to be valued partners in our work and would like to offer our team’s support to your students. From our call center of knowledgeable counselors to our online resources, we’re here to support you.

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The Application Process

Applying for an NC Student Assist or NC Parent Assist Loan only takes a few minutes. Once students and/or parents have completed the application, we’ll work with you to certify the loan. After the student accepts the loan offer and signs the agreement, we’ll send the funds directly to your school.

School Certification & Disbursement Methods

NC Assist requires your certification to confirm the borrower's eligibility for the loan amount.

We use a selection of fund disbursement platforms to support the loans we provide. These platforms include ELM, ScholarNet, and the custom NC Assist Student Loan Admin Portal for schools that don't use ELM or ScholarNet.

NC Assist Loan Eligibility

To be eligible for one of our loan programs, a student or parent must:

Be at least 17.

Be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) at least halftime at an eligible non-profit Title IV institution in a degree-seeking program.

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.

Be a North Carolina resident or attending a North Carolina school.

Meet other federal student eligibility requirements as certified by the student’s school.

Including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Be in good standing on any other CFI loan(s).

Disclosures

Financial aid advisors can download PDFs of NC Assist disclosures for parents and students.

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School Eligibility

NC Assist eligible schools are public or private non-profit Title IV institutions, as designated under the Higher Education Act of 1965. 

Additional Resources

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If you're a Financial Aid Administrator, contact NC Assist today for more information on how we can help you help your students afford college.

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