The cut-off date for students seeking classification as an in-state resident for tuition purposes or state grant eligibility has been extended.
Previously set at 10 days from the start of term, the Residency Determination Service (RDS) extended the application cut-off date to 30 days for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters as part of a pilot to allow for adjustments to Census day reporting to the System Office. New determinations, or any changes to determinations, beyond the 30-day cut-off date would be effective the next enrolling term.
The 30-day window should be prorated for sessions shorter than 16 weeks.
Students receive ONE residency determination which can be shared with all schools to which the student applies.
More information on NC residency requirements is available from the Residency Determine Service (RDS).
