Special notice for 2026 high school graduates: 
Final transcripts will start sending on June18th if you used CFNC to send your transcript earlier in the year. Many colleges take 2-3 weeks to process final transcripts. Check your transcript status in My Dashboard. For more information, visit the Transcript FAQ page.

Residency Determination Service

Establishing an in-state residency is another way to help you save money on college admission expenses. In North Carolina, a person's residency status is determined by a centralized service called Residency Determination Service (RDS). An RDS status is applicable for multiple NC public colleges and universities as well as state aid programs for all NC colleges and universities (public or private, 2 or 4 year). 

Complete your NC determination through our sister site, NC Residency Determination Service. Simply log in with your CFNC account and get started now!