RDS

What is RDS? 

NC Residency Determination Services (RDS) is a form that verifies if a student is a permanent resident of North Carolina. This determines whether you will be eligible for in-state tuition. 

Why should I do it? 

Failing to complete RDS, or completely RDS incorrectly, will likely deem a student as an out-of-state resident, therefore, making them ineligible for in-state tuition. For many colleges and universities this can make the out-of-state tuition be 3x higher than in-state tuition. 

What information will I need? 

You will need you and your parents social security number, birth date, and permanent address. You will receive a RCN number after you are determined a NC Resident. Keep this number!! You will need it for College Application. 

I need Help!!

Click these buttons below for instructions and a link to the RDS website. If you have any addition questions please contact Ms. Moore