North Carolina Countdown to College (C2C) lasts the entire mother of October 2022. During this time you are encouraged to complete the three steps in the college enrollment process:

1. NC Residency Determination: Complete your residency determination by going to www.ncresidency.org.

2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The FAFSA becomes available on October 1. Go to www.FAFSA.gov to complete your application.

3. College Applications: College Application Week begins at 7:30 a.m. on October 17 and ends at 5 p.m. on October 21.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). By completing the FAFSA, students will have access to a vast amount of financial aid to pay for college. For students who plan to attend college in the 2023-2024 school year, the FAFSA will be available to complete beginning October 1, 2022. For additional information about FAFSA or to complete your FAFSA, when it becomes available visit www.fafsa.gov or click here.