NC Residency

NC Residency is a brand that provides a comprehensive Residency Determination Service (RDS) for students seeking in-state or out-of-state tuition and state financial aid programs in North Carolina. Working in coordination with the University of North Carolina, the North Carolina Community College System, the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, and the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, NC Residency serves as a centralized service for determining residency for students. By utilizing the RDS, students can establish their residency status once and apply to multiple North Carolina public colleges and universities, as well as demonstrate residency for state aid programs consideration at all North Carolina colleges and universities, both public and private.

It's important to note that North Carolina residency status is solely governed by the state's statute. The statute requires students to prove a minimum of twelve months of uninterrupted domicile in North Carolina, along with meeting additional statutory requirements, to be eligible for in-state tuition. NC Residency helps students navigate this process and provides resources, FAQs, and tuition benefits information to streamline the residency determination process.

With NC Residency's assistance, students can effectively establish their residency status and access the educational opportunities they desire in North Carolina