FAFSA February Toolkit & Resources
These resources are for BOTH 2 and 4 years college programs!!
CFNC’s Countdown to College continues with the next step in the college-going process – paying for college. As part of Financial Aid Awareness month in February, CFNC is bringing you tools and resources to make the most of FAFSA February. Check out the FAFSA February Toolkit for:
How to Pay for College webinar series for students and families.
Recorded Webinars on Scholarships, Paying for College and more
Student registration landing page - Direct students to this page so they can register for the FAFSA Walkthrough (2/5) and How to Evaluate Financial Aid Offers (2/19).
Financial Aid Videos - short videos on financial aid topics you can share with students, embed in presentations, or include in emails to students' families
PowerPoint slides – from previously recorded webinars
FAFSA 101 landing page – research continues to show that students don’t know enough about FAFSA, why it’s important, and what they need to do to complete the form. Now they can come to one CFNC.org page to get information so they are more comfortable with FAFSA.
Suggestions to help you start early
What are some thing you can start doing now?
What does the process look like?
Terms to know!
Who to ask for help along the way!
This was presented to juniors on 5/58/2025. We will have a FULL college presentation in September 2025 for students and parents.
Join your grade level Google Classroom for loads of information to support you throughout your school year!
Grade Level Google Class Codes and Links:
Class of 2029: 327elepw
https://classroom.google.com/c/NzcwMjgyODQ3NjI2?cjc=327elepw
Class of 2028: yweiewt
https://classroom.google.com/c/NzA3MzQ1NzM3MTEz?cjc=yweiewt
Class of 2027: 4hrf5sl
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE3MTI1MzYwNDAx?cjc=4hrf5sl
Class of 2026: 6qc5j7k
https://classroom.google.com/c/NTM0MjQxMDM4MzE0?cjc=6qc5j7k
LOOKING FOR FAFSA INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE? FOLLOW THE LINK HERE!
Hurricane Helene brought many challenges for our families in the North Buncombe District and in WNC. Please remember your Black Hawk counselors are here for support in a variety of ways. Please reach out for resources for your home, clothing, mental health support, or community information. If we do not have the answers...we can help direct you to other organizations.
Please check out our Wellness Page for some activities that may help during stressful moments. We know this will be an ongoing experiences and want to support our students as we move forward.
BCS offers many services and supports to students with the help of our school counselors, psychologist, social workers, and other specialists. In the event of an urgent need at home or in the community, BCS main website provides information and resources that may provide additional help to students and families to improve their health and wellness.
Please follow THIS LINK for links, articles, and support.
Check out the BCS Student Services page information on what you can do to support those involved in inappropriate online communication.
HERE you can find FAQ, appropriate actions you can take, and support systems that are in place to support all involved.
Need a Driver's Eligibility Form?
Please complete THIS FORM 24 hours before coming to the school.
Upon successful completion of a Driver Education program, the student may obtain a Driving Eligibility Certificate from the school once adequate academic progress has been verified by the school.
The student must have passed three out of four classes the previous semester.
Please fill out this forms 24 hours prior to when you plan to pick up the completed Driver's Eligibility Certificate and we will have the form ready to sign and pick up at the end of the 24 hours.
You can find more information about Driver Education HERE
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TALK TO YOUR COUNSELORS!
MAKE SURE YOU ARE TURNING IN NOTES TO nbhs.attendance@bcsemail.org
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Check out the NBHS Counseling Calendar below for our ongoing events
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