The NC Assist Loan is a state-based loan program, offered by College Foundation, Inc., your state nonprofit lender. We offer ... loans to parents and students to help bridge the gap between the cost of higher education and the amount received from other financial aid. Loan Features: -No origination, application, or prepayment penalty fees -Competitive fixed rates -Interest rate reduction for auto-draft -In-school or deferred payment options It takes more than hard work to go to college. NC Assist Loan can help. For more information visit NCAssist.org or call 866-866-CFNC (2362). read more