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Residency Determination Service Process
Residency Determination Service Process
Step 1: Go to the NC Residency home page and select "Complete Residency Determination"
Step 2: Use your CFNC login to access the application
Step 3: Begin answering the questions provided.
- You can save your progress and complete at a later time if necessary
- Once you begin you will have 25 days to complete it
- If you do not complete the application in 25 days, it will be deleted and you will have to start over.
Once you have completed your Residency Determination you will see a page similar to the one below.
You will need your Residency Certification Number (RCN) for your college applications.
What Do you Need?
What Do you Need?
- Social Security Numbers and Driver Licences for you and your parent(s)
- Additional proof or residency in North Carolina ( utility bills, etc.)
Why?
Why?
- Resident: If you are classified as a resident, it means you will receive state financial aid and you qualify for in-state tuition.
- Non-Resident: If you are classified as a non-resident, you will not be eligible for state financial aid and you will have to pay out-of-state tuition.
Please be aware that you may appeal your residency status, but you must do so immediately.
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