NC Countdown to College

Residency | FAFSA | Applications

NC Countdown to College (C2C) is a year-long initiative to help high school seniors learn about three college enrollment steps: residency, financial aid, and college applications. Many North Carolina colleges and universities participate in C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week (CAW), which begins on October 21 at 7:30 a.m. and ends on October 27 at 11:59 p.m.

The list of colleges participating in CAW is typically published on Oct. 1. This year, we are holding off on releasing this list until we’ve had the opportunity to check in with the counselors, educators, and students impacted by Hurricane Helene's devastation. Our thoughts and support are with those in western North Carolina affected by the storm.

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Residency

Complete your NC residency determination to be considered for in-state tuition (a significant savings in the cost of going to college), state grants/scholarships, and certain financial aid!

NC Residency Determination Service
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FAFSA

Learn more about financial aid and the FAFSA to help you pay for college. We can help!  The FAFSA application will open in December, but you can set up your FSA ID account now.

FAFSA Application
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College Applications

Submit your admissions applications online during College Application Week, October 21-27, 2024.

College Search
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Transcripts

Send your NC high school transcript to any NC college for FREE! Make your request right here at CFNC.org!

Request your Transcript