Applying to College
Applying to college is exciting, but you'll need to stay organized. Use the CFNC Application Hub to apply to NC colleges, send official high school transcripts, and monitor your progress in a single place. Also take advantage of our other resources and tools to help you stay on track so you meet every requirement and put your best foot forward.
During College Application Week (CAW) many North Carolina colleges and institutions waive their application fees for students applying to college on CFNC.org. This event is part of NC Countdown to College (C2C), a year-long initiative where we encourage you to complete the following three steps in college enrollment: residency, financial aid, and college applications.
This year, College Application Week will start on Monday October 19 at 7:30am and continue through Sunday October 25 ending at 5pm.
Check out the list of institutions waiving feesReady to Get Started?
Explore the cards below to learn more about the state’s direct admission’s program NC College Connect, how to complete the residency application for in-state tuition (RDS), and how to make paying for college more manageable.
NC College Connect offers North Carolina public high school students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 and above the opportunity for a simplified application process at select UNC System universities and their local North Carolina community college.
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Higher education isn’t out of reach based on your living arrangements. Learn about the opportunities you can access today!
Students With No Fixed Address
Document you’re a NC resident to determine your eligibility for in-state tuition and state grants.
Residency Determination
All the information you need about scholarships, grants and financial aid.
Pay for College