(RDS) Residency Determination Services

The state of North Carolina will partially subsidize the cost of NC public college and university tuition for students that are residents of the state. It requires a minimum of twelve months of uninterrupted legal residence in North Carolina to be eligible for in-state tuition. When applying for an in-state college, all seniors will be required to complete the RDS to finalize their application to college. 

ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING A NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE RDS REGARDLESS OF RESIDENCE STATUS. 

COMPLETE THE RDS

Information you may need to complete RDS

This listing is not all-inclusive nor will every applicant be required to submit the information:

1. Social Security Number, Tax ID number, alien registration number, or US Citizenship and Immigration Service number.
2. Parent and/or student vehicle registration and driver's license
3. Parent and/or student federal and state tax returns
4. Rental/lease agreement
5. Active Duty Military Leave and Earning Statement (LES)
6. DD-214 for discharge veterans
7. Marriage certificate
8. Permanent Resident Card

If you do not have any of this information, please contact your school counselor to discuss options.