Albemarle, NC – Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ (Ä¢¹½´«Ã½) is partnering with GloryBeans CoffeeHouse to host “Coffee with a College Counselorâ€� on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 134 West Main Street in downtown Albemarle. This event is focused on helping students and parents work through the college application process. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ representatives will be on-hand to provide FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) assistance and help for those applying to any North Carolina institution, including Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. Free coffee and pastries will be offered as students and parents receive 1-on-1 assistance with any of their college application-related questions.

“Coffee with a College Counselorâ€� is free to all Stanly County residents and takes place during College Application Week (October 17-21) when many colleges and universities across North Carolina waive their application fees. 

FAFSA allows students to apply for federal and state grants (free money for college), federal work-study, and federal student loans. In addition, the FAFSA is often required as part of many scholarship applications.

Residency Determination Service (RDS) allows students to apply for in-state Residency and state grants.

For those seeking assistance with FAFSA or the RDS, please bring the following items and information:

  • Student & Legal Guardian’s Personal ID Information (SSN, ARN, USCIS, or TIN)
  • Student and Legal Guardian’s 2021 Filed Federal Taxes (2021 filed state taxes needed for RDS only)
  • Permanent Address
  • Driver's License
  • Military Information (if applicable)
  • Immigration Documentation (if applicable)

 For questions about “Coffee with a College Counselor,â€� contact Christian Payne, 704-991-0124; cpayne6806@stanly.edu.