OVERVIEW We raised our rating on one class and affirmed our ratings on eight classes from six North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority transactions. The upgrade reflects our view of the notes' relatively short remaining lifetime. The rating affirmations reflect our view that the current credit enhancement levels are sufficient to support the ratings. NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Sept. 11, 2014--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today raised its rating on one class of notes and affirmed its ratings on eight classes of notes from six North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority transactions. These asset-backed securities (ABS) transactions are collateralized by student loans originated through the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). The rating actions