Learn how Financial Aid works!

Complete these steps before you fill out the FAFSA:

• Create your CFNC account
• Complete NC Residency Determination Service (RDS)
• Create FSA ID
• Compile Necessary Documents:

• • Your parents' SSNs if they have SSNs and you're a dependent student
  • Tax Returns
  • Records of child support received
  • Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
  • Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms

Be sure to pay attention to these dates, so that you maximize your opportunity to receive financial aid. 

• UNC System Institutions priority consideration is June 1st 2025.
• Community Colleges priority consideration Aug 15th 2025. Awards are made until funds are depleted. 
• All Other Aid - please check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend.