NC Countdown to College
Residency | FAFSA | Applications
NC Countdown to College (C2C) kicks off in October; it’s a year-long initiative where we encourage you to complete the following three steps in college enrollment: residency, financial aid, and college applications. Many North Carolina colleges and universities participate in C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week, October 20-26, 2025.
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
Learn more about financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help you pay for college. The FAFSA application will open in October, and you can prepare for it by visiting the FAFSA 101 page.
FAFSA 101
Submit your admissions applications online through the CFNC Application Hub and take advantage of waived fees during College Application Week, October 20-26, 2025. You can use the CFNC College Search tool to find the right fit for you.
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Send your NC high school transcript to many NC colleges for free on CFNC.org.
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