NRCC Application Procedures

Dual Enrollment Students:   NRCC Application & Enrollment Procedures

If you have taken a Dual Enrollment course at BHS, you already have an NRCC application on file.  Follow these steps:

1. Complete the Program of Study Update (you must be placed in a program of study at NRCC in order for your FAFSA to be processed)

   • this is NOT BINDING and DOES NOT COMMIT a student to attend NRCC

2. See Mrs. Webster, or call the NRCC admissions office at 674-3603 to ensure your SSN is on file (required in order to process the FAFSA)

3. If you plan to apply to the ACCE Scholarship Program, follow the ACCE application steps

4. If you do not plan to apply to the ACCE Scholarship Program, you may be eligible for an NRCC Foundation Scholarship - www.nr.edu/sa 

   • $1,500 scholarship

   • Students cannot receive both the ACCE and an Educational Foundation Scholarship; however;

   • Students who receive the full Pell Grant award (federal grant based on FAFSA results) will not need ACCE funding and should apply for the Educational Foundation Scholarship

5. Seek additional scholarships & complete applications:

   • See the Financial Aid website for reputable scholarship search sites and application tips

   • Check the BHS Scholarship Site often

6.  Register for Fall NRCC Classes

   • You will register for NRCC classes at BHS - NRCC advisors come to BHS to meet with all seniors planning to attend NRCC

   • Registration dates and procedures will be available in March

7. Graduate from BHS!

   • Go to class

   • Stay focused

   • Continue to work hard

New applicants:  NRCC Application & Enrollment Procedures

New applicants - follow these steps:

1. Go to www.nr.edu

2. Click on "Apply" in the top right corner of the screen

3. Create an account as a "New User"

4. After you create your account, click on "Apply," scroll down the page, and click on "New River Community College"

5. Complete all steps of the online NRCC application and submit

6. At the end of the application, you will receive your NRCC Student ID number (also referred to as EMPLD ID or SIS ID), NRCC username, and a temporary password:  Use this sheet to record your NRCC account information for future reference - you will need it for your ACCE application.

7. If you plan to apply to the ACCE Scholarship Program, follow the ACCE application steps

8. If you do not plan to apply to the ACCE Scholarship Program, you may be eligible for an NRCC Foundation Scholarship - www.nr.edu/sa 

   • $1,500 scholarship

   • Students cannot receive both the ACCE and an Educational Foundation Scholarship; however;

   • Students who receive the full Pell Grant award (federal grant based on FAFSA results) will not need ACCE funding and should apply for the Educational Foundation Scholarship

9. Seek additional scholarships & complete applications:

   • See the Financial Aid website for reputable scholarship search sites and application tips

   • Check the BHS Scholarship Site often

10. Register for Fall NRCC Classes

    • You will register for NRCC classes at BHS - NRCC advisors come to BHS to meet with all seniors planning to attend NRCC

    • Registration dates and procedures will be available in March

11. Graduate from BHS!

    • Go to class

    • Stay focused

    • Continue to work hard