CFNC Spanish Services
Spring 2022 Partner Update
OUR MISSION
CFNC SPANISH SERVICES
The statewide resource dedicated to assist students, families, and educators in North Carolina to plan, apply, pay, and save for college. We provide at no cost tools and resources to ensure that Hispanic/Latinx North Carolinians thrive in their postsecondary educational endeavors. Our collaborators and partners inspire our work to connect linguistically, culturally, and authentically with the communities we serve. It is our vision to remain at the forefront of creating opportunities and crafting spaces that benefit our Hispanic/Latinx students, families, and trusted influencers in North Carolina.
2021 Year in Review
CFNC Spanish Services team is excited to share with you our progress from last year.
- Number of events provided: 1,103
- Number of individuals served:16,278
- Direct counties served: 54
Statewide programs: 126
Most popular presentation topics included: 1.Paying for college followed by planning (specifically applying to college)
- Organization Type: Community organizations were the top served followed by high schools, colleges and education systems.
College Planning for Middle School Students
Paying for college
Scholarship resources
Información y recursos de becas
College Planning for High School Students
Saving for College: NC529
Educational Enrichment opportunities
Setting up yourself Apart: Building your Resume
Imposter Syndrome
Community College: Opening the Door to Higher Education
CFNC News and Updates
North Carolina Community College Student Success Center Virtual Workshops
CFNC Spanish Services team continues to collaborate with the North Carolina Student Success Center to identify topics and speakers for their equity minded workshops series. We invite you to register for one of the workshops.
Topics inlcude:
- Discussing imposter syndrome and anxiety around being the first to go to college
- Colorism of Latinx/Hispanic culture
- Serving immigration impacted students: SoMuchPotential.org
Victor Bell Winners
Fifteen middle school students across the state of NC were awarded the Victor Bell Scholarship! This scholarship is provided in 7th grade students who are nominated by their school counselors. Winners receive $2,000 each year, ultimately totaling $20,000. Funds are placed into an NC 529 Account with the recipient as the beneficiary. The Victor E. Bell Scholarship makes college a realistic pathway for students who otherwise might not have considered higher education as a possibility. This year 5 out of the 15 recipients are Hispanic.
Check out this article highlighting two of our Latinx Victor Bell Winners.
If you are a middle or high school counselor and want to learn more about the Victor Bell Scholarship, join us for a webinar on March 24th. We will cover eligibility criteria, purpose, nomination process and responsibilities.
Train the Trainer
So Much Potential
Check out our Cafecito Virtual with Dr. Laura Gonzalez to learn more about So Much Potential.
Updates on Standardized Testing
After Fall 2022, all applicants for admission, except those exempted by current UNC policy or regulation, must submit a standardized test score, even if they satisfy the minimum eligibility requirement through the high school GPA. For information en español visit CFNC college entrance requirements
Save the date! College Application Week
NC Countdown to College is a month-long initiative to increase the number of students who pursue post-secondary education by assisting high school seniors with the college admissions process (residence, FAFSA, and applications) and ensuring that each participating student submits at least one admissions application. This initiative includes College Application Week (October 17th -21st) when many NC colleges and universities waive application fees.
Stay tuned for the latest updates.
CONTACT A CFNC REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Regional and Spanish Services Statewide representatives are located across the state to inform the public about the services of the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and to provide you with personalized service and local contact.