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Residency Determination Service

What is residency?

An online form that determines whether or not you can be classified as a resident of North Carolina. If you are considered a resident, you will be able to receive in-state tuition at NC schools.

Why is it important?

It is required to apply to any college in North Carolina and receive in-state tuition. This can save you thousands of dollars when paying for college. When you complete it, you will receive a Residency Certification Number (RCN). This number will need to be submitted as a part of your application to schools in NC- both community colleges and 4 year insititutions.

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how do i complete residency?

Visit ncresidency.org and log in with your CFNC account.

Here is a video showing you the application process!

what information do i need?

Check out this website: https://ncresidency.cfnc.org/residencyInfo/pdf/FAFSAandRDS.pdf

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I can't get all of the required information... What should i do?

I know it can be hard to get this information. Reach out to me for more help, questions, or clarification! You can also read through the following resources:

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