Residency Determination Service (RDS)

Residency Determination Service or RDS is an online form that families need to fill out in order to receive in-state tuition in the state of North Carolina. On this page, parents and students will find an information sheet compiled by RDS that has information and tips on how to apply for the RDS and a step-by-step video on how to complete the RDS application. Before completing the RDS, parents should have the following items or information nearby: 

• Social Security Number SSN (or other identifiable number)

• • NC tax return filing information

• • NC vehicle registration and NC driver’s license

• • NC voter registration

• • Other information about residency in North Carolina