College Foundation of North Carolina

CFNC is a free service of the State of North Carolina that provides help with career and college planning for all age-groups – from elementary school students to adults. 

The comprehensive information, assistance, and resources available from CFNC are provided by Pathways (the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, the N.C. Community College System, the N.C. Independent Colleges and Universities, and The University of North Carolina System), College Foundation, Inc., and the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority.

For more information to plan, apply, pay and save, go to CFNC.org or call 866.866.2362 (CFNC) or 800.600.3453 (NC 529). 

Before opening an NC 529 Plan college savings account, or contributing funds to an existing account, you should carefully read the Program Description, available at CFNC.org/Save-for-College or upon request, which includes information on investment objectives, risks and expenses, as well as important tax information.