NC Residency
The NC Residency Determination Service (RDS) is an online application to determine if you qualify for in-state tuition and state financial aid.
How do I do It?
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 I Need?
Social Security Numbers for you and your parent(s)
Driver's License number for you and your parent(s)
Parent tax filing information
What does this all mean?
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.