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| Provides information on North Carolina’s 37 Independent Colleges and Universities.
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| A complete list of ALL U.S. Colleges and Universities, ordered alphabetically or by state. | College |
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| Your source for free information from the US Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school. | Financial Aid |
| Official web site for the NCAA that contains information about playing college sports. | College |
| From the NCAA Eligibility Center, prospective student-athletes are able to access information needed to understand the Division I and Division II eligibility requirements. You must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to play college sports. | College |
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| AHEAD offers information to students, parents, professionals and employers so that all are aware of the wide range of resources that are available to students who have disabilities.
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