To be eligible for in-state tuition, state grants, and certain financial aid, you must show that you are a resident of North Carolina. Go to www.ncresidency.org to complete your residency determination, also known as RDS. This is important regardless of what college or university you may attend in North Carolina. You will use the same username and password for www.ncresidency.org and www.CFNC.org.

Here is a video to help with completing your RDS: RDS Video

RDS Bullet Points

RDS Appeals Process (English)

RDS Appeals Process (Spanish)

RDS and FAFSA - side by side

CFNC RDS Resources