Resources & Links

Every trusted link a senior family needs, in one place. We keep this list to official sources: the actual application platforms, the real financial aid sites, and the NC-specific tools our families use. When a deadline or detail matters, go straight to the source.

For the full college timeline with AFHS-specific steps, see the College Prep page.

Applications

Resource	What It Is
Common App	The application used by 1,000+ colleges. Opens Aug 1.
Coalition (on Scoir)	The other main application platform, now run through Scoir.
CFNC.org	College Foundation of NC. Apply to many NC public colleges, plan, and search scholarships.

Testing

Resource	What It Is
College Board (SAT)	Register for the SAT, send scores, access CSS Profile.
ACT	Register for the ACT and send scores.
BigFuture	College Board's free college search and planning tool.

Financial Aid

Resource	What It Is
FAFSA	Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Opens Oct 1. Every family should file.
CSS Profile	Required by some private schools (Duke, Davidson, Wake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill).
Next NC Scholarship	Covers tuition and fees for many NC families at NC public colleges. Automatic with FAFSA.

NC-Specific

Resource	What It Is
NC Residency Determination (RDS)	Required for in-state tuition and NC state aid. Do this early, get your RCN.
CFNC.org	NC's one-stop site for planning, applying, and paying for college.
NC College Connect	Direct admission to participating NC colleges. Portal opens mid-September 2026.
NC Promise	$500 per semester in-state tuition at four UNC System universities.
FELS	Forgivable loans for students entering NC shortage professions.

Scholarship Search

Resource	What It Is
Fastweb	Large national scholarship database.
Scholarships.com	National scholarship search by profile.
Going Merry	Scholarship matching and application in one place.

For AFHS local scholarships and the Patriot Scholarship, check with Student Services and watch this hub. (2026-2027 details TBD.)

AFHS & PTSA

Resource	What It Is
AFHS PTSA	The PTSA website.
AFHS PTSA Senior Page	The PTSA's official senior page.
@afhs_ptsa_seniors_2027 on Instagram	Our senior committee account. Event reminders, photos, and updates for Class of 2027 families.
AFHS Class of 2027 Facebook Group	A parent-to-parent group for our class. Not run by the PTSA and not moderated by the senior committee, so information there is not official.
AFHS Yearbook (Jostens)	Where to buy the yearbook. Ordering not open yet, check back.
Join AFHS PTSA	Membership funds teacher appreciation, student programs, scholarships, and senior events. Please join.
PTSA Store (Givebacks)	Yard signs, donations, and more.

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